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OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identi...

Published: April 8, 2026Recall ID: Z-1766-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

OXOID MICROBACT IDENTIFICATION KITS, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests; Listeria identification sysystem

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CitySouth Australia
Event id98539
Address 120 Dlgleish St
Code infoUDI/DI 5032384127498, Lot Number 4494873
Postal codeN/A
Report date20260408
Product typeDevices
Product quantity2 kits
Reason for recallOxoid 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.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260303
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260402

Overview

  • Recalling FirmOxoid Australia Pty Limited
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionUS Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.
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