Simplot Recalls Tater Gems Due to Embedded Plastic Pieces
J R Simplot Co is recalling Simplot Traditional Tater Gems because customers reported small pieces of rigid plastic embedded in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (embedded rigid plastic) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential physical injury without confirmed cases.
Plain-English summary
J R Simplot Co is voluntarily recalling Simplot Traditional Tater Gems, a foodservice product packaged in 30 lb. corrugated cases containing six 5 lb. clear poly bags. The recall was initiated after a customer reported that small pieces of rigid plastic were embedded in some of the tater gems.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 100 71179 00418 9 and the daycode 420AUG071703. The daycode indicates the product was manufactured on August 7, 2017, at the Moses Lake, WA facility on line 03. A total of 4,718 cases were distributed.
The product was distributed in the states of Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, as well as in Guam. International distribution included Canada, China, and Taiwan. Consumers and foodservice operators should check their inventory for this specific product and daycode and stop using it if found.
The recalled product
- Product
- Simplot Traditional Tater Gem. Net Wt. 30 lb. (13.6 kg), foodservice corrugated case, 6/5 lbs. clear poly bags per case. UPC = 100 71179 00418 9.
- Manufacturer
- J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ
- Category
- Food — Frozen Foods
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)
- DAYCODE: 420AUG071703. Breakdown of the code: 420 = Moses Lake
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