QualiTech Recalls FE Jalapenos Due to E. coli Risk
QualiTech, Inc. recalls FE Jalapeno 709 due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. Check lot numbers and distribution states for details.
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Quali Tech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O 121 bacteria.
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What happened, in plain English
QualiTech, Inc. is recalling FE Jalapeno 709 because a supplier notified them that the material may contain E. coli O121 bacteria. The recall covers approximately 3,200 lbs of product distributed in several U.S. states and Canada. Consumers should check their products against the specific lot numbers listed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23881-qualitech-recalls-fe-jalapenos-due-to-e-coli-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23881-qualitech-recalls-fe-jalapenos-due-to-e-coli-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0200-2017
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“QualiTech Recalls FE Jalapenos Due to E. coli Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23881-qualitech-recalls-fe-jalapenos-due-to-e-coli-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0200-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0200-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain E. coli O121 bacteria, which can cause serious illness if ingested. This is classified as a Class I recall, indicating the highest risk of adverse health consequences.
Who’s affected
Consumers and food service establishments who purchased FE Jalapeno 709 from QualiTech, Inc. in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, or Canada.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for FE Jalapeno 709 in 50 lb corrugated cases with polyliners. Check the lot numbers on the packaging; affected lots are 31504 and 31756. The product was manufactured by Quali Tech at 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, MN 55318 USA.
- Brand
QualiTech- Category
Food
All 18 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA. Outside the US to include: Canada.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0191-2017 | FI Dry Blueberry / Strawberry Blend, Product Code 21585. 40 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31800 | 40,080 lbs |
| F-0192-2017 | FE Carrot 281, Product Code 22281. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31717, 31832 | 40,150 lbs. |
| F-0193-2017 | FE Bacon 286, Product Code 22286. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot 31790 | 400 lbs. |
| F-0194-2017 | FE Jalapeno 321A, Product Code 22321A. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31664, 31794, 31930 | 2,350 lbs. |
| F-0195-2017 | FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product Code 22338. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot 31483 | 300 lbs. |
| F-0196-2017 | FE RedBell Pepper 339, Product Code 22339. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot codes: 31476, 31802 | 6,000 lbs. |
| F-0197-2017 | FE Spinach 352, Product Code 22352. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31679, 31991 | 4,950 lbs. |
| F-0198-2017 | FE Cheddar Cheese, Product Code 22518. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31541, 31823, 31667, 31861 | 7,050 lbs. |
| F-0199-2017 | FE Red Bell Pepper, Product Code 22708. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31755, 32072 | 4,150 lbs. |
| F-0200-2017 | FE Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: Quali Tech, 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31504, 31756 | 3,200 lbs. |
| F-0201-2017 | FE Rainbow Blend 714, Product Code 22714. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31584, 31665, 31841, 31842 | 67,500 lbs. |
| F-0202-2017 | FE Green Bell Pepper, Product Code 22733. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lots: 31624, 31978 | 1.500 lbs. |
| F-0203-2017 | FE RedBell Pepper, Product Code 22760. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31645, 31643 | 400 lbs. |
| F-0204-2017 | FE Bacon, Product Code 22763. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31750 | 50 lbs. |
| F-0205-2017 | FE Rainbow Blend, Product Code 22795. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31950 | 1,400 lbs. |
| F-0206-2017 | FE Bacon, Product Code 24117. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31769 | 500 lbs. |
| F-0207-2017 | FE Maple, Product Code 27128. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31552, 31939, 31969 | 32,750 lbs. |
| F-0208-2017 | PE Blueberry, Product Code 27136. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA; Lot: 31591, 31779, 31960 | 176,900 lbs. |
What to do — step by step
Stop using the product
Do not consume or distribute the recalled FE Jalapeno 709 due to potential E. coli contamination.
Check lot numbers
Verify if your product matches lots 31504 or 31756.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 10 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA. Outside the US to include: Canada.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Where was this product sold?
It was distributed in AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA, and outside the US to include Canada.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0200-2017 (July 5, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0200-2017 to see it in context.
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