The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0191-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Dry Blueberry and Strawberry Blend Recalled for E. coli O121 Risk

QualiTech is recalling 40,080 lbs of dry blueberry and strawberry blend due to potential E. coli O121 contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are scored as Severe (4) or Critical (5); without reported fatalities, it is scored as 4.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 40,080 lbs of FI Dry Blueberry / Strawberry Blend, Product Code 21585. The product is packaged in 40 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material used in the product had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

The affected product, Lot 31800, was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada. The product was manufactured by QualiTech, located in Chaska, Minnesota.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact QualiTech for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
FI Dry Blueberry / Strawberry Blend, Product Code 21585. 40 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
Manufacturer
QualiTech, Inc

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot: 31800

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 18 recalled by QualiTech, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 18 products in this recall →