The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1115-2018·Announced 2018-04-18

Peru Chef Dry Potato Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

MAS Food Services is recalling The Peru Chef Dry Potato because it contains undeclared sulfites, posing a risk to sensitive individuals.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

MAS Food Services Co. is recalling The Peru Chef Dry Potato, a 15-ounce product of Peru. The recall was initiated after a sample collected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services revealed that the product contains undeclared sulfites.

The recall involves 50 cases, totaling 1,200 units, with an expiration date of August 2019. The product was distributed to U.S. consignees and one foreign consignee.

Consumers with sulfite sensitivity should avoid consuming this product. Individuals with questions regarding the recall should contact the recalling firm, MAS Food Services Co.

The recalled product

Product
The Peru Chef Dry Potato, Product of Peru, Net Wt. 15oz/425gr, Imported and Distributed by MAS FOOD SERVICES Co.,

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)

  • Exp. Date August 2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.