Recall Z-2224-2025

Remel, Inc · initiated July 11, 2025

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Strep Selective II Agar, Product Number R01859

Codes / lots: UDI-DI: 848838003158; Lot Numbers: 271613

Reason for recall

The products may contain surface and subsurface contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

An Urgent: Medical Device Recall notification letter dated 7/11/25 was sent to customers. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY THE CUSTOMER: Our records indicate that you have received above products. 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 products listed above 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. Complete and return the response form even if you no longer have the affected product on hand. 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. TYPE OF ACTION BY THE MANUFACTURER: Remel Inc., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is investigating the root cause and will implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent future recurrence.

Details

Recall number
Z-2224-2025
Initiated
July 11, 2025
Posted by FDA
July 31, 2025
Product code
JSI – Culture Media, Selective And Differential
Quantity
371 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Recalling firm
Remel, Inc, Lenexa, KS

Official FDA recall record

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