The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0375-2026·Announced 2026-01-14

Ore-Ida Tater Tots Recalled for Clear Hard Plastic Fragment Contamination

McCain Foods USA Inc is recalling 21,256 cases of Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes due to the possible presence of clear hard plastic fragments. Consumers should not consume the product.

What this means for you

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Clear hard plastic fragments constitute a risk-of-harm product (choking and potential mouth/throat injury) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for Score 3 (High) per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

McCain Foods USA Inc is recalling Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes (item number OIF00215A) due to the possible presence of clear hard plastic fragments. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

The recalled product was distributed across 27 states. Affected cases can be identified by batch codes 1005479808, 1005477924, 1005478883, 1005480444, 1005480875, 1005481627, or 1005481770, with production dates E 20271009, E 20271010, E 20271011, E 20271012, E 20271013, or E 20271014. The product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bags, 30 lbs per case, with UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Consumers should contact their food service supplier or McCain Foods USA Inc for instructions on product return or disposal. The plastic fragments pose a potential choking hazard and could cause mouth or throat injury if ingested.

The recalled product

Product
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag per case. Net wt. 30 lbs. UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8. McCain Foodservice Solutions.
Manufacturer
McCain Foods USA Inc
Category
Food — Frozen Potatoes
Hazard
  • plastic-fragments
  • choking

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 (12)

  • Batch Codes: 1005479808
  • 1005477924
  • 1005478883
  • 1005480444
  • 1005480875
  • 1005481627
  • 1005481770 Production Dates: E 20271009
  • E 20271010
  • E 20271011
  • E 20271012
  • E 20271013
  • E 20271014

Distribution

Distributed in 26 states:

  • AK
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • ND
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OR
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI

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