Tater tots recalled over small hard plastic fragments in product
McCain Foods USA is recalling 21,557 cases of Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes over foreign material described as small hard plastic fragments.
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: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: the record cites small hard plastic fragments in a food product, with no injuries reported.
Plain-English summary
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A, a frozen potato product packaged in clear unlabeled poly bags (6 x 5 lb bags), net wt 30 lbs (13.6 kg) per case, under case UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8, are being recalled by McCain Foods USA Inc. The record states McCain distributed this product to foodservice accounts and that it was not sold at retail stores.
The reason given in the enforcement record is foreign material: small hard plastic fragments.
The record lists 21,557 cases of 30 lbs each, under expanded batch codes 1005475084, 1005476076, 1005477012 and 1005498350, with use-by dates recorded in the enforcement record. Distribution covered the states listed in the record. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
Hard plastic fragments in food are a physical hazard. The record reports no illnesses or injuries. Because the product went to foodservice accounts, operators should check stock against the batch codes and follow the supplier's instructions.
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
- Category
- Food — Frozen potato
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by McCain Foods USA Inc 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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