QualiTech, Inc

Recall #F-0208-2017 · Initiated 2016-07-05

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What happened

QualiTech, Inc. is recalling frozen blueberries (Product Code 27136) because they may be contaminated with E. coli O121 bacteria, which was found in materials used to make the product. This is a serious recall affecting about 176,900 pounds of product.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these blueberries could potentially be affected, as E. coli can cause serious foodborne illness.

What to do

Check if you have this product (50 lb cases distributed to AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA, and Canada) and do not consume it. Contact QualiTech or your retailer if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

PE Blueberry, Product Code 27136. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA

Reason for recall

QualiTech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.

Quantity affected

176,900 lbs.

Distribution

AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA. Outside the US to include: Canada.

Lot / code info

Lot: 31591, 31779, 31960

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated