The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0199-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Red Bell Pepper Recalled for Potential E. coli O121 Contamination

QualiTech is recalling 4,150 lbs of red bell peppers due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. The product was distributed in ten 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.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 4,150 lbs of FE Red Bell Pepper, Product Code 22708. 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 had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

The affected lots are 31755 and 32072. 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 lot numbers and product code. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
FE Red Bell Pepper, Product Code 22708. 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: 31755
  • 32072

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 →