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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Category
- Food — Dried Fruit
- Hazard
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
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.
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