The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0200-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Recalls Jalapeno Product Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination

QualiTech is recalling 3,200 lbs of FE Jalapeno 709 due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. The product was distributed in 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 must be scored at least 4.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 3,200 lbs of FE Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall is being conducted because the company was notified by a supplier that the material has the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

The affected lots are 31504 and 31756. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
FE Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: Quali Tech, 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, 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: 31504
  • 31756

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 →