Becton Dickinson recalls BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (Lot 8221508) due to inhibited growth of Gram negative bacteria. Affected users should contact for remedy.
a portion of a single lot was not manufactured in accordance with the internal formulation resulting in inhibited growth of Gram negative organisms.
Becton Dickinson is recalling a specific lot of BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood because it may not grow certain bacteria properly. This could affect lab results if used in testing. The recall is for a single lot, not all products.
The product was made incorrectly in one lot, which means it might not grow Gram negative bacteria as it should. This could lead to inaccurate lab results if used in testing. However, the issue only affects one specific lot, not the entire product line.
Lab users who purchased the specific lot (8221508) from the manufacturer. Those using this agar for bacterial culture testing are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 8221508 on the packaging. The product is labeled as BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, Catalog No. 221261. It expired on November 30, 2018.
Look for the lot number 8221508 on the packaging to confirm if your product is affected.
The product may not grow Gram negative bacteria properly, but it is safe for use in most cases. Only the specific lot 8221508 is affected.
Check for the lot number 8221508 on the packaging. The product is labeled as BD BBL Trypticase Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, Catalog No. 221261.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Becton Dickinson for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0528-2019 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-0528-2019 from Becton Dickinson. 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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