QualiTech Recalls FE Bacon Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 500 lbs of FE Bacon because a supplier notified them of potential E. coli O121 bacteria in the material.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored at least 4.
Plain-English summary
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 500 lbs of FE Bacon, Product Code 24117. The product is packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall was initiated after QualiTech was notified by a supplier that the material used had the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.
The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as in Canada. The specific lot number for the recalled product is 31769.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot number. If they possess the recalled FE Bacon, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- FE Bacon, Product Code 24117. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Bacon
- 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 (1)
- Lot: 31769
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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