The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1181-2019·Announced 2019-03-27

Lamb's Supreme Starz Potato Product Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination

Lamb Weston is recalling Lamb's Supreme Starz star-shaped potato products due to contamination with foreign material. The recall affects specific lots distributed in the US and several international markets.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is foreign material contamination, which is a moderate risk.

Plain-English summary

Lamb Weston Inc. is recalling Lamb's Supreme Starz, item S0026, a formed star-shaped potato product that has been par-fried and frozen. The recall is due to contamination with foreign material. The product is packaged in five-pound, food service, clear poly bags, with six bags per case (30 lbs net weight), placed in corrugated cardboard cases.

The affected product was distributed in the United States in Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. It was also distributed in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. The recall involves 240 cases in the US and 2,318 cases outside of the US. Specific lot codes and expiration dates are provided in the official recall notice.

Consumers and food service operators should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, it should not be consumed. Consumers can contact Lamb Weston Inc. for further information or to arrange for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Lamb's Supreme Starz, item S0026, is formed star-shaped potato product that has been par-fried and frozen. Product is packaged in a five-pound, food service, clear poly bag; the bags are boxed six bags per case (30 lbs net weight). Bags are placed in a corrugated cardboard case
Manufacturer
Lamb Weston Inc

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states: