Becton Dickinson & Co. BBL (TM) LIM Broth, in glass slant tubes and packaged 100 tubes per carton, catalog #296266. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BBL (TM) LIM Broth, in glass slant tubes and packaged 100 tubes per carton, catalog #296266.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers: 3129508 exp 1/30/04 3129509 exp 2/3/04 3129506 exp 2/3/04 3129512 exp 2/3/04
Products Sold
Lot numbers: 3129508 exp 1/30/04 3129509 exp 2/3/04 3129506 exp 2/3/04 3129512 exp 2/3/04
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BBL (TM) LIM Broth, in glass slant tubes and packaged 100 tubes per carton, catalog #296266. due to Broth for growing selective bacteria may fail to inhibit overgrowth of gram negative microorganisms resulting in the inability to isolate Group B Stre. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Broth for growing selective bacteria may fail to inhibit overgrowth of gram negative microorganisms resulting in the inability to isolate Group B Streptococci.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recalling firm notified distributors and end user by letter 8/11/03 and advised of product failure. Consignees were requested to discontinue distribution and use and discard product for replacment. Consignees were requested to return response form.
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Page updated: Jan 10, 2026