QualiTech Recalls Frozen Red Bell Peppers Due to E. coli O121 Risk
QualiTech is recalling frozen red bell peppers due to a potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria reported 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 400 lbs of frozen red bell peppers (Product Code 22760) in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a supplier that the material had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.
The affected product is identified by Lot numbers 31645 and 31643. 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 RedBell Pepper, Product Code 22760. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Frozen Vegetables
- 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)
- Lot: 31645
- 31643
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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