CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
FE Jalapeno recalled by QualiTech
QualiTech is recalling FE Jalapeno 709, 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
Quali Tech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O 121 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 Jalapeno 709, Product Code 22709. 50 lb corrugated case with polyliner. Manufactured by: Quali Tech, 318 Hazel tine Drive, Chasma, 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
Why was it recalled?
Quali Tech has been notified by a supplier that they received material with the potential presence of E. coli O 121 bacteria.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: 31504, 31756
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 26 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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