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

FDA Recall Z-1766-2026 · Posted 2026-04-02

Recalling FirmOxoid Australia Pty Limited
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeLQL
Date Initiated2026-03-03
Product Quantity2 kits

Reason for Recall

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.

Firm Action

Thermo Fisher Scientific issued an Urgent: Medical Device Recall notice to its consignees on 3/3/2036 via USPS First Class Mail. The notice explained problem, risk to health, requested the consignee destroy any remaining inventory of the affected lot and responding by completing the Acknowledgement form and returning it via email to [email protected] in order to receive replacement/credit to be processed keeping the notification on file. The notice further requests it be passed on to all who need to be aware within the consignee's organization or to any organization where the potentially affected products have been transferred. For questions, please contact our Technical Services Department at 800-255-6730 (US) or email [email protected].

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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