CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fire roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites recalled by McCain Foods U
McCain Foods USA is recalling Fire roasted Poblano & Jalapeno popper bites, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Jul 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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
- Recall number
- F-2098-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74718
- Recalling firm
- McCain Foods USA, Lisle, IL
- Brand
- Fire
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Jul 2016
- FDA classified
- 8 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 14 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 12 Jul 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +58 days |
| 14 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm used Flour from General Mills that has been contaminated with E. Coli O121.
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
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.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. There are no foreign consignees.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm used Flour from General Mills that has been contaminated with E. Coli O121.
Which lots are affected?
30011027
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. There are no foreign consignees.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 74718This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Breaded stuffed Jalapenos poppers labeled in part recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Breaded stuffed Jalapenos poppers labeled in part recalledBreaded | McCain Foods USA | E. coli | Nationwide |
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