The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1917-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

Kerry Southwest Breader Recalled Due to Potential E. coli O121 Contamination

Kerry Inc. is recalling Southwest Breader because it may contain flour contaminated with E. coli O121. The product was distributed in 10 US states and Canada.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Inc. is recalling approximately 2,892 units of Southwest Breader G2293 25 LB BAG POLY BAG ITEM G2293.43. The recall was initiated after Kerry Inc. was notified by a supplier that two products, a red bell pepper nugget and a jalapeno nugget, were made with a small percentage of flour that was recalled by General Mills due to potential contamination with E. coli O121.

The affected lots are 0610616109, 0520616109, 0513616104, and 0408616105. The product was distributed in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas, and Canada.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled items. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
SOUTHWEST BREADER G2293 25 LB BAG POLY BAG ITEM G2293.43
Manufacturer
Kerry, Inc
Affected units
2,892

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)

  • Lots: 0610616109 0520616109 0513616104 0408616105

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Kerry, 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 2 products in this recall →