Remel Europe Ltd.: Oxoid Agglutinating Sera, Salmonella 9-0 R30957301

Recall Summary Remel Europe Ltd. is recalling Oxoid Agglutinating Sera, Salmonella 9-0 (lot R30957301) because affected batches are showing cross-reactions with a different Salmonella type (2-0) within 60 seconds, which could cause laboratory technicians to misidentify one Salmonella strain as another. This product is a laboratory testing device distributed nationwide across the U.S. The recall is classified as Class II, indicating the product could cause incorrect test results but poses no direct harm to consumers.

Recalling firm
Remel Europe Ltd.
Product
Oxoid Agglutinating Sera, Salmonella 9-0 R30957301
Reason
Affected lots are not performing to IFU criteria showing cross reactions with 2-0 within 60 seconds. Cross-reactivity may result in the misidentification of a Salmonella 9-O serotype as a 2-O serotype.
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-03-25
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution to the states of AL, CA, FL, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, SD, TX, WA.

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a634913d-1f0d-4b92-a10e-9f2ff57acd65