Recall
FDAHealthMarch 3, 2026

Oxoid Australia Pty Limited — OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem

⚠️ Oxoid Ltd., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirmed that Microbact 12L Kit 20 Tests MB1128A lot 4494873 may identify incorrect organism due to inconclusive result from ambiguous color reactions in wells.

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Nationwide
Source agency
FDA
Category
Health
Published
March 3, 2026

US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.

What's affected?

Product
OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem
Lot code
4494873

Additional details

UDI/DI 5032384127498, Lot Number 4494873

What should I do?

Recommended action

Class II recall. Voluntary: Firm initiated Quantity affected: 2 kits.

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