# FDA recall Z-1766-2026

> **Oxoid Australia Pty Limited** · Class II · device recall initiated 2026-03-03.

## Product

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

## 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.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of GA and CA.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1766-2026
- **Recalling firm:** Oxoid Australia Pty Limited
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2026-03-03
- **Report date:** 2026-04-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** South Australia, Australia

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1766-2026

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1766-2026. Retrieved 2026-08-11 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1766-2026. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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