The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0193-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Recalls FE Bacon 286 Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence

QualiTech is recalling 400 lbs of FE Bacon 286 because a supplier reported the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O121) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 per the rubric, despite the agency's Class I classification.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 400 lbs of FE Bacon 286, Product Code 22286. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall is being conducted because QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material used in the product has the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

The affected product is identified by Lot 31790. The recall covers distribution in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and product code. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
FE Bacon 286, Product Code 22286. 50 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 31790

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 →