The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0197-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Recalls Spinach Product Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Spinach 352 due to a supplier notification regarding the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Spinach 352, Product Code 22352, in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall involves 4,950 lbs of the product, specifically Lots 31679 and 31991.

The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material received had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as in Canada. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific product name, code, and lot numbers listed above.

The recalled product

Product
FE Spinach 352, Product Code 22352. 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 (2)

  • Lots: 31679
  • 31991

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 →