BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar 20 Ea - Product Usage: use for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and fungi. Catalog Number: 221557
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Number: 0317558, Exp. Date 2021-MAR-11 UDI: (01)30382902215579 (10)0317558(17)031121 (30)0020
- 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:
- Products show heavy growth of C. albicans after 24 hours of incubation due to misformulation (expected reaction is partial inhibition after 18-48 hours incubation) and reduce the identification of Neisseria contributing to a delay in time to definitive diagnosis or a delay in proper treatment
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
BD BBL Martin-Lewis Agar 20 Ea - Product Usage: use for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria from specimens containing mixed flora of bacteria and fungi. Catalog Number: 221557
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Number: 0317558, Exp. Date 2021-MAR-11 UDI: (01)30382902215579 (10)0317558(17)031121 (30)0020
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1378-2021
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