BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model number 221239: lot 2348199 with expiration date 4/5/13; and model number 221261: lot 2348208 with expiration date 3/22/13, lot 2355145 with expiration date 4/2/13, lot 2339019 with expiration date 4/5/13, lot 2348157 with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2361011 with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2348202 ,with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2348108 with expiration date 4/12/13, lot 2348074 with expiration date 4/19/13, and lot 3038371 with expiration date 5/28/13
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Microbiological media may be contaminated with bacteria.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

BBL(tm) Trypticase (tm) Soy Agar with 5% Sheep Blood. Used for culturing microorganisms.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model number 221239: lot 2348199 with expiration date 4/5/13; and model number 221261: lot 2348208 with expiration date 3/22/13, lot 2355145 with expiration date 4/2/13, lot 2339019 with expiration date 4/5/13, lot 2348157 with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2361011 with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2348202 ,with expiration date 4/6/13, lot 2348108 with expiration date 4/12/13, lot 2348074 with expiration date 4/19/13, and lot 3038371 with expiration date 5/28/13

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1332-2013

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