The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0205-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech Recalls FE Rainbow Blend Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 1,400 lbs of FE Rainbow Blend because a supplier notified the company of potential E. coli O121 bacteria in the material.

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 O121) without reported illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 1,400 lbs of FE Rainbow Blend, Product Code 22795. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners and was manufactured by QualiTech in Chaska, Minnesota.

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. The affected lot number is 31950.

The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
FE Rainbow Blend, Product Code 22795. 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: 31950

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 →