QualiTech Recalls Green Bell Peppers Due to E. coli O121 Risk
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling specific lots of green bell peppers due to a potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria identified by a supplier.
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 specific lots of FE Green Bell Pepper, Product Code 22733. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with a polyliner. The recall is being conducted because QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material used has the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.
The affected product is distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as in Canada. The specific lots subject to this recall are 31624 and 31978.
Consumers and businesses who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the affected lot numbers and product code. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- FE Green Bell Pepper, Product Code 22733. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Produce
- 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: 31624
- 31978
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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