Becton Dickinson & Co.: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-0976-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a general purpose culture medium used for the growth and recovery of fastidious microbial species.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 6, 2014

Date Posted: January 21, 2015

Recall Number: Z-0976-2015

Event ID: 69091

Reason for Recall:

A low level of surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes on 9 lots of non-sterile prepared plated media containing sheep blood, typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging. The contamination is typically observed as 1-3 CFUs per plate when present.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 775 cases

Code Information:

Catalogue # 221263 with Lot #4099228

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Belgium, Canada, Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated