The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0742-2020·Announced 2020-03-04

PNW Veg Co Recalls Frozen Roasted Spicy Potatoes Due to Undeclared Allergens

PNW Veg Co LLC is recalling frozen Roasted Spicy Potatoes O'Brien because the product contains undeclared wheat and soy.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "FLAV-R-PAC Roasted Spicy Potatoes Obrien was recalled due to undeclared wheat and soy."

Plain-English summary

PNW Veg Co LLC is recalling 1,312 cases of frozen FLAV-R-PAC Roasted Spicy Potatoes O'Brien. The product is packaged in clear poly bags with no label and is identified by specific master case labels and codes. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared wheat and soy in the product.

The affected product was distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The product is a foodservice item, specifically Norpac Catalog Number 08099, packaged as 6/40 oz. (2.5 lbs.) clear poly bags per case. Two specific codes are associated with the recall: 5J9 21X8 (Best By Jun 2021) and 509 15X8 (Best By Nov 2021).

Consumers and foodservice operators who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific packaging and codes listed. Individuals with a wheat or soy allergy should avoid consuming the product. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer, PNW Veg Co LLC.

The recalled product

Product
Foodservice item, Norpac Catalog Number 08099, frozen FLAV-R-PAC Roasted Spicy Potatoes O'brien, 6/40 oz. (2.5 lbs.) clear poly bags per case. Master Case # 100488000080997. The affected product was packaged in a clear poly bags and has no label. The affected product's…
Manufacturer
PNW Veg Co LLC

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)

  • Code: 5J9 21X8 - BEST BY JUN 2021. Code 509 15X8 - BEST BY NOV 2021.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

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