The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0207-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

QualiTech FE Maple Recalled for Potential E. coli O121 Contamination

QualiTech is recalling FE Maple product code 27128 due to potential E. coli O121 bacteria. The product was distributed in ten US states and Canada.

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 are assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 32,750 lbs of FE Maple, Product Code 27128, packaged in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a supplier that the material used in the product 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 numbers involved are 31552, 31939, and 31969.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
FE Maple, Product Code 27128. 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 (3)

  • Lot: 31552
  • 31939
  • 31969

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 →