Oxoid Australia Pty Limited is recalling two Oxoid Microbact Listeria 12L Identification Kits used for identifying Listeria species in a laboratory setting. The recall was initiated because the kits may produce ambiguous color reactions in the test wells, leading to inconclusive or incorrect identification of organisms. No injuries or incorrect medical treatments have been reported as a result of this issue.
The defective kits can provide inaccurate laboratory results, which may lead to the misidentification of bacterial species. In a clinical or food safety setting, this could result in delayed or incorrect diagnostic and safety decisions.
Listeria identification system
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