Becton, Dickinson and Company, BBL Crystal Enteric/Nonfermenter ID Kit, Catalog # 24500, cartons of 20 kits, In-vitro diagnostic reagents for microbiological testing. The BBL Crystal Enteric/Nonfermentor (E/NF) identification (ID) System is for the identification of aerobic gram-negative bacteria that belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae as well as some of the more frequently isolated glucose fermenting and nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Number/ Exp Date 2086315 February 20, 2013 2101435 February 20, 2013 2104316 February 27, 2013 2129460 February 27, 2013 2129487 March 13, 2013 2163211 February 27, 2013 2163213 March 20, 2013 2163215 March 27, 2013
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Reason for Recall:
- In-vitro diagnostic reagents for microbiological testing may be reversed in well positions in the test kit and when utilized may lead to bacteria misidentification.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BBL Crystal Enteric/Nonfermenter ID Kit, Catalog # 24500, cartons of 20 kits, In-vitro diagnostic reagents for microbiological testing. The BBL Crystal Enteric/Nonfermentor (E/NF) identification (ID) System is for the identification of aerobic gram-negative bacteria that belong to the family Enterobacteriaceae as well as some of the more frequently isolated glucose fermenting and nonfermenting gram-negative bacilli.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Number/ Exp Date 2086315 February 20, 2013 2101435 February 20, 2013 2104316 February 27, 2013 2129460 February 27, 2013 2129487 March 13, 2013 2163211 February 27, 2013 2163213 March 20, 2013 2163215 March 27, 2013
Distribution:
Distributed in: MA, TN, KY, IN, GA, NC, TX, NY, FL, AZ, WA, NJ, MI, CA
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0699-2013
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