Remel, Inc. is recalling 1,103 units of its Blood Agar Biplates, including the MacConkey Agar and EMB Agar variants used for medical diagnostic testing. The recall was issued because the plates may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which typically appears as visible growth on the blood side of the plate immediately upon opening the packaging. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported, contaminated laboratory media can lead to inaccurate results or potential laboratory exposure. Laboratory personnel should stop using the plates and contact the manufacturer or their distributor to arrange for a return or replacement.
The presence of Listeria monocytogenes on diagnostic plates can cause inaccurate laboratory results or pose an infection risk to personnel handling the samples. Listeria is a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Recall #: Z-1200-2025; For invitro diagnostic use.
Recall #: Z-1201-2025; For invitro diagnostic use.
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