The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0534-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Publix Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes Recalled for Foreign Material

McCain Foods USA is recalling Publix brand Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes after consumer complaints of foreign material in the product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is foreign material, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

McCain Foods USA is recalling Publix brand Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, net wt. 32 oz. The recall was initiated after the firm received consumer complaints that foreign material was found in the product.

The affected product is identified by item # 41596 and Retail's UPC # 0 41415 00549 5. The label reads "Publix Southern Style DICED HASH BROWN POTATOES" and indicates it is distributed by Publix Supermarkets, Inc. in Lakeland, FL. The specific batch number is 1002167476, and the code B170322 is shown on the package. A total of 1,463 cases were distributed in Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number, UPC, and batch code listed above. If found, they should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Publix brand, item # 41596, Southern Style Diced Hash Brown Potatoes, Net wt. 32 oz. Retail's UPC # 0 41415 00549 5. The label is read in parts: "***Publix Southern Style DICED HASH BROWN POTATOES***DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, INC. LAKELAND, FL 33802***".
Manufacturer
McCain Foods USA
Category
Food — Frozen Foods
Hazard
Affected units
1,463

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • B170322 is shown on package. batch # 1002167476

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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