The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-2098-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

McCain Foods Recalls Fire Roasted Poblano and Jalapeno Popper Bites

McCain Foods USA is recalling Fire Roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites because the flour used was contaminated with E. Coli O121.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 3/5 (High).

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 E. Coli O121, a high-risk pathogen, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

McCain Foods USA is voluntarily recalling Fire Roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites packaged in a white box with black lettering. The product is labeled in part: Canchor Poppers Fire Roasted & Jalapeno popper bites, 2-4 lbs. The recall involves 1,947 cases, with 2, 4lb boxes per case.

The recall is being conducted because the firm used flour from General Mills that has been contaminated with E. Coli O121. The product was distributed nationwide, and there are no foreign consignees.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific packaging described. The source text does not provide specific instructions on disposal or return, but consumers should generally avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Fire roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites packaged in a white box with black lettering. The product is labeled in part: Canchor Poppers Fire Roasted & Jalapeno popper bites, 2-4 lbs.
Manufacturer
McCain Foods USA

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)

  • 30011027

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by McCain Foods USA 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 →

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