QualiTech Recalls PE Blueberries Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination
QualiTech is recalling 176,900 lbs of PE Blueberries due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. The product was distributed to multiple US states and Canada.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 severity score of 4 or higher.
Plain-English summary
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling 176,900 lbs of PE Blueberries, Product Code 27136, 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 was distributed in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington, as well as to Canada. The specific lot numbers involved are 31591, 31779, and 31960.
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
- PE Blueberry, Product Code 27136. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
- Manufacturer
- QualiTech, Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- 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 (3)
- Lot: 31591
- 31779
- 31960
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.
See all 18 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · QualiTech, Inc
See all →- SevereQualiTech Recalls Green Bell Peppers Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-10-26
- SevereQualiTech FE Maple Recalled for Potential E. coli O121 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-10-26
- CriticalQualiTech Recalls FE Bacon Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-10-26
- SevereQualiTech Recalls Jalapeno Product Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-10-26
- SevereQualiTech Recalls Jalapeno Product Due to Potential E. coli O121 Presence
FDA (Food) · 2016-10-26
Same hazard · e coli o121
See all →- SevereOrganic Carrots Recalled Due to Potential E. coli O121:H19 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-01-08
- SevereOrganic Baby Carrots Recalled Due to E. coli Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2025-01-08
- SevereGrimmway Farms Organic Baby Carrots recalled for E. coli O121 contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-01-08
- SevereOrganic Whole Carrots Recalled for Potential E. coli O121:H19 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2025-01-08
- SevereWhole Foods Organic Carrot Sticks Recalled for Potential E. coli Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2024-12-25
Similar recalls
- CriticalPublix Recalls Organic Whole Blueberries Due to E. coli Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-26
- SevereOrganic Whole Blueberries recalled for potential E. coli contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-22
- CriticalPublix Organic Whole Blueberries Recalled for E. coli O145:H28 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-26
- CriticalAllen's Wild Blueberries Recalled for E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2019-04-10
- SevereProduce Packaging Inc. Recalls Cauliflower Florets Due to E. coli Risk
FDA (Food) · 2019-03-06
- CriticalRabbit Creek Bread Mix Recalled Due to E. coli O121 Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-10-12