Bio-Rad MRSASelect Agar Plates Recall: Abnormal Coloration and Non-Characteristic MRSA
Bio-Rad recalls MRSASelect agar plates (lot numbers 64179161-64192125) due to abnormal coloration and non-characteristic MRSA colonies. Consumers should check their lot numbers and contact Bio-Rad for details.
Lower-risk recall
Abnormal coloration of agar plates and the growth of non-characteristic MRSA colonies.
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What happened, in plain English
Bio-Rad is recalling MRSASelect agar plates that may show abnormal coloration and non-characteristic MRSA colonies. This could lead to inaccurate MRSA testing results, which might affect diagnosis and treatment of skin infections. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/70882-bio-rad-mrsaselect-agar-plates-recall-abnormal-coloration-and-non.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/70882-bio-rad-mrsaselect-agar-plates-recall-abnormal-coloration-and-non · Updated August 21, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1742-2019
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“Bio-Rad MRSASelect Agar Plates Recall: Abnormal Coloration and Non-Characteristic MRSA.” GovInfoNow, updated August 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/70882-bio-rad-mrsaselect-agar-plates-recall-abnormal-coloration-and-non. Based on FDA recall #Z-1742-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1742-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The agar plates may display abnormal coloration and grow non-characteristic MRSA colonies. This can cause inaccurate results when testing for MRSA, potentially leading to incorrect diagnoses and treatments for skin infections.
Who’s affected
Laboratory users who purchased MRSASelect agar plates with lot numbers 64179161 through 64192125. Those using the plates for MRSA testing in skin and soft-tissue infections are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot number on the package, which ranges from 64179161 to 64192125. The product expires between June 8, 2018 and August 3, 2018.
- Brand
Bio-Rad- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution to: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1742-2019 | MRSASelect, IVD, REF 63747, containing 20 plates per package. The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical data available to aid in the identification and diagnosis of MRSA from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.; Lot numbers 64179161, exp. 6/8/2018; 64180987, exp. 6/15/2018; 64182474, exp. 6/23/2018; 64184888, exp. 6/30/2018; 64187551, exp. 7/6/2018; 64189117, exp. 7/13/2018; 64190797, exp. 7/22/2018; and 64192125, exp. 8/3/2018. | 5,212 units |
| Z-1743-2019 | MRSASelect II, IVD, REF 63758 (20 plates per package). The MRSASelect is indicated for use in conjunction with other laboratory tests and clinical data available to aid in the identification and diagnosis of MRSA from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections.; Lot numbers 64177778, exp. 6/10/2018; 64179165, exp. 6/17/2018; 64182547, exp. 7/3/2018; 64184389, exp. 7/8/2018; 64187554, exp. 7/22/2018; 64189124, exp. 7/23/2018; and 64190805, exp. 7/31/2018. | 3,632 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Lot Number
Look for the lot number on the package, which is between 64179161 and 64192125.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 47 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution to: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Puerto Rico.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Which lot numbers are affected?
Lot numbers 64179161, 64180987, 64182474, 64184888, 64187551, 64189117, 64190797, and 64192125.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1742-2019 (June 8, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1742-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 21, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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