McCain Foods USA Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 38,853 cases of frozen tater tot products after discovering they may be contaminated with clear, hard plastic fragments, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall affects Ore-Ida and Sysco Imperial brand frozen potato products that were distributed across 26 U.S. states, posing a potential choking or injury risk to consumers.
The FDA stated that the recalled products may contain plastic fragments, which could cause mouth injuries or gastrointestinal harm if consumed. No injuries have been confirmed at this time.
Approximately 21,000 cases are included in the recall.
Item number: OIF00215A
Net weight: 30 pounds
UPC: 1 00 72714 00215 8
Batch codes:
Approximately 17,597 cases are affected.
Item number: 1000006067
Package size: 6/5 pounds
UPC: 1 07 34730 62740 0
Batch codes:
The recalled products were distributed in the following states:
Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Consumers and food service operators are advised to:
Stop using the recalled products immediately
Check item numbers and batch codes
Dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement
Contact their distributor or McCain Foods for further instructions
Source: FOXBusiness