QualiTech Recalls Red Bell Peppers Due to Potential E. coli O121
QualiTech is recalling 6,000 lbs of red bell peppers due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. The product was distributed to 10 US states and Canada.
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); as no fatalities or specific serious injury reports are stated in the source, it is classified as Severe.
Plain-English summary
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 6,000 lbs of FE RedBell Pepper 339 (Product Code 22339) due to the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material received had the potential for E. coli O121 contamination.
The affected product is identified by lot codes 31476 and 31802. The recall covers distribution in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as exports to Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and product description. If the product matches the description, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- FE RedBell Pepper 339, Product Code 22339. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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 codes: 31476
- 31802
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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