Remel Blood Agar Plate (Remel) – Listeria Contamination (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
remel BLOOD AGAR MacCONKEY AGAR BIPLATE, REF R02049, QTY 100, for invitro diagnostic use
Brand
Remel, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UDI/DI 848838003691, Lot Number 213926, exp. 2025-02-24
Products Sold
UDI/DI 848838003691, Lot Number 213926, exp. 2025-02-24
Remel, Inc is recalling remel BLOOD AGAR MacCONKEY AGAR BIPLATE, REF R02049, QTY 100, for invitro diagnostic use due to Product may contain surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes which is typically visible immediately upon removal from the packag. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product may contain surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes which is typically visible immediately upon removal from the packaging, appearing on the blood side of the biplate.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Thermo Fisher Scientific issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice to its consignees on 02/13/2025 via US Mail. The notice explained the problem with the product, potential risk to health, and requested the following: "Accordingly, in keeping with our Quality Policy, we request that you please notify any personnel who need to be aware of the potential for visible contamination of R02049 and R02041 and destroy any remaining inventory of lots listed above and complete the accompanying Acknowledgement form. Return the completed form indicating number of units destroyed via email to MBD.vigilance@thermofisher.com in order for your replacement/credit to be processed. Please keep this notification on file. This notice needs to be passed on to all who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred. If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (US) or email microbiology.ts.us@thermofisher.com."
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026