Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Date: May 22, 2017
Company: Becton Dickinson & Co.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

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), Catalog Number 221261 Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% or 10% Sheep Blood is used for cultivating fastidious microorganisms and for the visualization of hemolytic reactions produced by many bacterial species.

Quantity: 250, 300 plates

Why Was This Recalled?

Listeria monocytogenes contamination of non-sterile plated media

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 46 states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC

Affected (46 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson & Co.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report