Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co. Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Co. directly.
If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Affected Products
TrypticaseTM Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (TSA IITM) // MacConkey II Agar Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is used for the growth of fastidious organisms and for the visualization of hemolytic reactions. MacConkey II Agar is a selective and differential medium for the detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens.
Quantity: 7,617 cases (100 plates/case)
Why Was This Recalled?
A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Becton Dickinson & Co.
Becton Dickinson & Co. has 183 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report