QualiTech Recalls FE Carrot 281 Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence
QualiTech is recalling FE Carrot 281 because a supplier notified them of potential E. coli O121 bacteria in the material.
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 is the highest level of recall for food products, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Carrot 281, Product Code 22281, due to a potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall involves 40,150 lbs of the product.
The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material they received had the potential to contain E. coli O121 bacteria. The affected lots are 31717 and 31832.
The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada. Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if found.
The recalled product
- Product
- FE Carrot 281, Product Code 22281. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Animal Feed
- 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 (2)
- Lot: 31717
- 31832
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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