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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1165-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Russet Potato Recall Due to Undeclared Sodium Metabisulfite

Diced russet potatoes distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri are being recalled because sodium metabisulfite was not declared on the product label.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. The severity rubric explicitly identifies FDA Class I recalls as Critical (severity score 5).

Plain-English summary

Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling diced russet potatoes (product #71505) because sodium metabisulfite was not declared on the product label. The product is supplied in 4/5-pound cases.

The recalled product was distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. The total quantity recalled is 25,433 pounds. Best-if-used-by dates are April 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2022.

The product contains sodium metabisulfite as an ingredient, which must be declared on the label. Consumers and food service operators who have this product should not use it and should contact the manufacturer or distributor for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
POTATO RUSSET 1/2"DICE 4/5# C (01)10886810715054(10)0016086390 71505 Best if used by: 04/02/22, 04/04/22, 04/05/22, 04/07/22, 04/09/22, 04/14/22, 04/16/22, 04/21/22, 04/25/22, 04/26/22, 04/27/22, 04/28/22, 04/29/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
Manufacturer
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
Category
Food — Prepared Vegetables
Hazard
  • undeclared-ingredient
  • 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 (13)

  • Best if used by: 04/02/22
  • 04/04/22
  • 04/05/22
  • 04/07/22
  • 04/09/22
  • 04/14/22
  • 04/16/22
  • 04/21/22
  • 04/25/22
  • 04/26/22
  • 04/27/22
  • 04/28/22
  • 04/29/22 Product #: 71505

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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