Diced Potatoes from Carol's Cuts Recalled for Undeclared Sodium Metabisulfite
Liberty Fruit Co Inc (Carol's Cuts) is recalling diced potatoes because sodium metabisulfite is not declared on the product label. The undeclared ingredient can cause allergic reactions in people with sulfite sensitivity.
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, which establishes a minimum severity level of 4. The undeclared sodium metabisulfite poses a direct risk to individuals with sulfite sensitivity, who may experience allergic reactions or asthma exacerbation.
Plain-English summary
Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling 25,433 pounds of Yukon diced potatoes. The product is labeled 'POTATO YUKON DICED 4/5# C/C,' with product code 71533 and best-if-used-by dates of 04/25/22 and 04/28/22.
The product label does not declare the presence of sodium metabisulfite, a food preservative. Sodium metabisulfite can cause allergic reactions or asthma symptoms in consumers with sulfite sensitivity.
The affected product was distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.
Consumers with sulfite sensitivity should avoid using this product. Food service operators should remove the affected product from their shelves.
The recalled product
- Product
- POTATO YUKON DICED 4/5# C/C (01)10886810715337(10)0016086768 71533 Best if used by: 04/25/22, 04/28/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
- Manufacturer
- Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
- Category
- Food
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 (2)
- Best if used by: 04/25/22
- 04/28/22 Product Code: 71533
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 21 recalled by Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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