Potatoes Recall: Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems
FDA is recalling JR Simplot Company Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems, formed frozen potatoes sold as a foodservice item in 6/5 lb bags per case (master case UPC 100 71179 00418 9). Plastic fragments have been found embedded in the product, prompting the recall. About 7,053 cases were distributed to foodservice buyers in AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI.
| Brand | JR Simplot Company |
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| Product | Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿ , formed frozen potatoes, 6/5lb bags per case, foodservice item, master case UPC 100 71179 00418 9. Distributed by Simplot Global Food, LLC, P.O. Box 9386, Boise, ID 83707 |
| Reason | Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 7053 |
| Distribution | Distributed in AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not eat this product; discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
- Check packaging for the lot code 087 FEB 16 25 1 to determine if your batch is affected.
- If you have questions, contact Simplot Global Food, LLC for guidance.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Lot Code: 087 FEB 16 25 1 Lot Interpretation: 087 - Production Facility FEB - Production Month 16 - Production Date 25 - Production Year 1 Line of Production |
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| Lot / date codes | Lot Code: 087 FEB 16 25 1 Lot Interpretation: 087 - Production Facility FEB - Production Month 16 - Production Date 25 - Production Year 1 Line of Production |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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