Sliced Russet Potatoes Recalled Due to Undeclared Sodium Metabisulfite
Liberty Fruit Co Inc is recalling sliced russet potatoes distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri because the label fails to declare sodium metabisulfite. Consumers with sulfite sensitivity may experience adverse reactions.
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. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, FDA Class I classification indicates a serious health hazard. The undeclared sodium metabisulfite poses a risk to consumers with sulfite sensitivity.
Plain-English summary
Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling sliced russet potatoes with product code 71538. The affected product was distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. Best-if-used-by dates are: 04/05/22, 04/11/22, 04/15/22, 04/18/22, and 04/25/22. Total quantity recalled is 25,433 lbs.
The recall was issued because sodium metabisulfite, a preservative ingredient in the potatoes, is not declared on the product label. Sodium metabisulfite is a sulfiting agent that requires label declaration under FDA regulations.
Food service operators and consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for matching lot codes and best-if-used-by dates. Those with known sulfite sensitivity should be especially cautious, as undeclared sulfiting agents can cause adverse reactions.
If you have this product, do not consume or serve it. Consult the FDA website or contact Liberty Fruit Co Inc for instructions on returning or properly disposing of the affected product.
The recalled product
- Product
- POT. RUSSET SLCD W/S 1/16 4/5# (01)10886810715382(10)0016086797 71538 Best if used by: 04/05/22, 04/11/22, 04/15/22, 04/18/22, 04/25/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
- Manufacturer
- Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
- Category
- Food — Prepared Produce
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 (5)
- Best if used by: 04/05/22
- 04/11/22
- 04/15/22
- 04/18/22
- 04/25/22 Product #: 71538
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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