The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1157-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Diced Sweet Potato Recalled for Undeclared Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co is recalling diced sweet potato products because sodium metabisulfite is not declared on the label. The product was distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.

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: This is an FDA Class I recall. The rubric requires a minimum severity score of 4 for Class I recalls. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text, so the score is 4 (Severe) rather than 5.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling diced sweet potato products. The ingredient sodium metabisulfite is not declared on the product label, creating a labeling defect.

Ingredient disclosure on food labels is required by federal law. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, reflecting the agency's assessment of potential severity. The undeclared ingredient creates a risk for consumers.

The recalled product was distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. Approximately 25,433 pounds are affected. Products carry best-if-used-by dates ranging from March 31, 2022 to April 29, 2022.

Food service operators and consumers who have this product should stop using it. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences any health concerns should seek medical attention. For more information, visit the FDA website or contact the agency directly.

The recalled product

Product
POTATO SWEET W/SKIN DICE 1" (01)10886810715580(10)0016086523 71558 Best if used by: 03/31/22, 04/01/22, 04/05/22, 04/06/22, 04/08/22, 04/12/22, 04/13/22, 04/14/22, 04/15/22, 04/18/22, 04/19/22, 04/20/22, 04/22/22, 04/23/22, 04/26/22, 04/27/22, 04/28/22, 04/29/22 Ingredients: Pota
Manufacturer
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
Category
Food — Prepared Vegetables
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • allergen-sulfite

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 (18)

  • Best if used by: 03/31/22
  • 04/01/22
  • 04/05/22
  • 04/06/22
  • 04/08/22
  • 04/12/22
  • 04/13/22
  • 04/14/22
  • 04/15/22
  • 04/18/22
  • 04/19/22
  • 04/20/22
  • 04/22/22
  • 04/23/22
  • 04/26/22
  • 04/27/22
  • 04/28/22
  • 04/29/22 Product #: 71558

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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