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.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.
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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