PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

chromID Salmonella Agar, Reference No. 43621. A selective isolation and differentiation medium for the detection of Salmonella in human specimens.

Reported: November 6, 2013 Initiated: September 6, 2013 #Z-0087-2014

Product Description

chromID Salmonella Agar, Reference No. 43621. A selective isolation and differentiation medium for the detection of Salmonella in human specimens.

Reason for Recall

Complaints for Salmonella strains growing on this medium producing an uncharacteristic white colored colony instead of the expected pale pink to mauve colored colonies. This could potentially lead to Salmonella colonies not being detected.

Details

Recalling Firm
bioMerieux, Inc.
Units Affected
90
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution.
Location
Durham, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
chromID Salmonella Agar, Reference No. 43621. A selective isolation and differentiation medium for the detection of Salmonella in human specimens.. Recalled by bioMerieux, Inc.. Units affected: 90.
Why was this product recalled?
Complaints for Salmonella strains growing on this medium producing an uncharacteristic white colored colony instead of the expected pale pink to mauve colored colonies. This could potentially lead to Salmonella colonies not being detected.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0087-2014.