The Recall Desk
SevereUSDA FSIS·016-2016·Announced 2016-02-12

McCain Recalls Bacon Fritters Due To Possible Plastic Contamination

McCain Foods USA is recalling approximately 25,215 pounds of potato, egg, cheese, and bacon fritters that may contain extraneous plastic materials.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as USDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the regulated product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, USDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4.

Plain-English summary

McCain Foods USA, Inc. is recalling approximately 25,215 pounds of "McCain EARLY RISERS Potato, Egg, Cheese & Bacon Fritters" due to possible contamination with extraneous plastic materials. The affected products were produced on November 11, 2015, and bear batch code 1001487402. The recall involves 1,681 cases, each containing four 3.75-lb. plastic vacuum-packed packages.

The issue was identified after the company received a consumer complaint and notified an in-plant FSIS inspector. The products were shipped to food service distributors in Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Oklahoma, Ohio, Texas, Tennessee, and Utah. FSIS has not received any confirmed reports of adverse reactions, injury, or illness from the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. The items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions can contact McCain Foods USA or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline.

The recalled product

Product
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Brand
McCain Foods USA, Inc.

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states: