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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0204-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Recalls FE Bacon Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination

QualiTech is recalling FE Bacon (Lot 31750) because a supplier reported the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Bacon, Product Code 22763, in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The specific lot number is 31750. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada.

The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material used in the product had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria. This is a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for Lot 31750. If found, they should not consume the product and should contact QualiTech for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
FE Bacon, Product Code 22763. 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 (1)

  • Lot: 31750

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 →