Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Blood Agar (TSA w/ 5% Sheep Blood) Plate Recalled by Remel Inc Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: March 24, 2017
Company: Remel Inc
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 Remel Inc directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Blood Agar (TSA w/ 5% Sheep Blood) Plate, For In Vitro Diagnostic Use, Remel, Lenexa, KS 66215 Product Usage: Blood Agar is a solid medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures for the cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms and visualization of hemolytic reactions.

Quantity: 1,159/100 plates/packs

Why Was This Recalled?

Confirmed complaint of surface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Remel Inc

Remel Inc has 70 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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