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ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1316-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

Target Recalls Market Pantry Shredded Hash Browns Due to Temperature Issues

Target is recalling Market Pantry Shredded Hash Browns sold in Hawaii because a shipping container was not held at the proper temperature, potentially allowing contamination.

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, but the source text explicitly states that the hazard is theoretical (potential contamination) and does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Target Corporation is recalling 30-ounce Market Pantry Shredded Hash Browns (UPC: 85239454015, Target item number: 270-1-454). A total of 2,652 retail units were distributed in Hawaii. The recall was initiated because a shipping container transporting the product from California to Hawaii was not held at the proper temperature. This temperature failure could have allowed the food items to become contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.

The affected product was purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, Hawaii, between March 23 and March 27, 2018. Consumers who purchased this product during this period should check their pantries for the specific UPC and item number listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
30OZ MARKET PANTRY SHREDDED HASH BROWN UPC: 85239454015 Target item number: 270-1-454
Manufacturer
Target Corporation
Category
Food — Frozen Foods
Hazard
Affected units
2,652

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 (4)

  • All product purchased at Target store T2780
  • Honolulu
  • HI from March 23 through March 27
  • 2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 199 recalled by Target Corporation 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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