Remel recalls Blood Agar 5% Sheep Blood 100/PK (Product R01202) due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lots 271595 and 271596 may pose health risks if used in food safety testing.
The products may contain surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
Remel is recalling Blood Agar 5% Sheep Blood 100/PK (Product Number R01202) because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. This recall affects specific lots sold to labs and researchers who use the product for bacterial culture.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. Contamination in this lab culture medium could lead to foodborne illness if used improperly in testing.
Users of this product in laboratories or food safety testing are most at risk, particularly those handling the recalled lots for bacterial culture. The recall targets specific lot numbers sold to research institutions.
Check for Product Number R01202 with Lot Numbers 271595 or 271596 on the packaging. This product is sold by Remel, Inc for laboratory use in bacterial culture testing.
Verify the Product Number R01202 and Lot Numbers 271595 or 271596 on the packaging.
The recall states the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, but does not specify if it is safe to use. Affected lots should be checked and handled with caution.
The recall record does not provide a remedy, so no specific action is required beyond checking the product details.
The recall affects specific lot numbers sold to laboratories and researchers using this product for bacterial culture testing.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Remel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2223-2025 — Remel Remel Hello, I own a Remel that is covered by recall Z-2223-2025 from Remel. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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