QualiTech Recalls Cheddar Cheese Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence
QualiTech is recalling FE Cheddar Cheese 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 meets the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Cheddar Cheese, Product Code 22518, in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall involves 7,050 lbs of the product. The affected lots are 31541, 31823, 31667, and 31861.
The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material used in the product had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- FE Cheddar Cheese, Product Code 22518. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- 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 (4)
- Lots: 31541
- 31823
- 31667
- 31861
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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