CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product recalled by QualiTech
QualiTech is recalling FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Jul 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
Timeline
| 5 Jul 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +106 days |
| 26 Oct 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
QualiTech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product Code 22338. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: QualiTech, 318 Hazeltine Drive, Chaska, MN 55318 USA
Where it was distributed
AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA. Outside the US to include: Canada.
ArizonaCaliforniaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaMichiganMinnesotaTexasWashington
Questions about this recall
Is FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product recalled?
Yes. QualiTech recalled FE Green Bell Pepper 338, Product on 5 Jul 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0195-2017.
Why was it recalled?
QualiTech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O121 bacteria.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 31483
Where was it sold?
AZ, CA, GA, ID, IL, IN, MI, MN, TX, WA. Outside the US to include: Canada.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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