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.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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
- Category
- Food — Spinach
- 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)
- Lots: 31679
- 31991
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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