The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1166-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Diced Potatoes Recalled Due to Undeclared Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co is recalling diced potatoes because sodium metabisulfite, a food preservative, is not declared on the product label. Food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri are affected.

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: FDA Class I recall with undeclared food additive that requires mandatory labeling disclosure. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls cannot score below 4 (Severe), regardless of whether illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling frozen diced potatoes (best if used by 04/06/22, Product #71553). The recall affects approximately 25,433 pounds distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.

The product contains sodium metabisulfite, a food preservative, which is not declared on the product label. Federal regulations require disclosure of this substance on product labeling.

Food service operators and consumers who received this product should discontinue use. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious classification category.

The recalled product

Product
POTATO 1/4" DICE 4/5# C/C (01)10886810715535(10)0016088723 71553 Best if used by: 04/06/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
Manufacturer
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
Category
Food — Frozen Vegetables
Hazard
  • allergen-sulfites
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Best if used by: 04/06/22 Product #: 71553

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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