The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0201-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Recalls FE Rainbow Blend 714 Due to E. coli O121 Risk

QualiTech is recalling FE Rainbow Blend 714 because a supplier notified them of potential E. coli O121 bacteria contamination.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "QualiTech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria."

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Rainbow Blend 714, Product Code 22714, due to the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall involves 67,500 lbs of the product.

The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material received had the potential to contain E. coli O121 bacteria. The affected lots are 31584, 31665, 31841, and 31842.

The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled description.

The recalled product

Product
FE Rainbow Blend 714, Product Code 22714. 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 (4)

  • Lots: 31584
  • 31665
  • 31841
  • 31842

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 →

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