FDA recall, , Moderate risk
Oxoid Microbact Identification Kits Listeria 12L Kit
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.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Oxoid Australia Pty Limited of South Australia, Australia, recalled 2 Oxoid Microbact Identification Kits, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests, after Oxoid Ltd., part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, confirmed the kits may identify an incorrect organism due to an inconclusive result from ambiguous color reactions in wells. The recall began March 3, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on April 2, 2026. The kits were distributed nationwide in the states of California and Georgia.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medical device recalls:
- A device recall doesn't always mean you must stop using it: it may need to be checked, adjusted or fixed.
- Talk to your health care provider before you stop using it.
Is your kit affected?
Match the lot code and UDI-DI listed under your product.
A UDI-DI is the device identifier printed with the barcode on the device label.
Oxoid Microbact Identification Kits, Listeria 12L Kit, 20 Tests
- UDI-DI
- 5032384127498
- Lot code
- 4494873
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
US Nationwide distribution in the states of Georgia and California.
- Company
- Oxoid Australia Pty LimitedSouth Australia, Australia
- Hazard
- Device defect
- Risk
Moderate risk
Using it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98539
- Recall number
- Z-1766-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 2 kits
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
