The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0492-2026·Announced 2026-02-18

McCain Foods Ore-Ida Tater Tots recalled for plastic fragments

McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling Ore-Ida Tater Tots frozen potatoes due to potential plastic fragments in the product. The recall affects foodservice customers across 28 states.

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 for plastic fragment contamination in frozen food. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the product poses a theoretical risk of harm (potential choking hazard) that meets the criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped frozen potatoes (item number OIF00215A) due to the potential presence of small hard plastic fragments in the product. The frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bags (6 bags of 5 lbs each), with a net weight of 30 lbs per case. The UPC on the 30 lb case label is 1 00 72714 00215 8.

The recalled product was distributed exclusively to foodservice accounts and was not sold at retail stores. Approximately 21,557 cases were distributed across 28 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Affected batch codes are 1005475084, 1005476076, 1005477012, and 1005498350. Products with use by dates of E 20271006, E 20271007, E 20271008, or E 20271103 may be affected.

If your foodservice establishment received this product, stop using it immediately and contact McCain Foods USA Inc. for instructions on return or disposal. Consumers who may have consumed this product should monitor themselves for any symptoms related to the presence of plastic fragments and seek medical attention if needed.

The recalled product

Product
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag (6/5 lb bags), Net Wt. 30 lbs (13.6 kg)/ case. UPC on 30 lbs case label: 1 00 72714 00215 8. Manufactured by McCain Foods USA Inc. McCain distributed this pro
Manufacturer
McCain Foods USA Inc
Hazard
  • plastic-fragments
  • choking

Distribution

Distributed in 28 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • ID
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA
  • WI