FDA Orders Recall of 40,000 Tater Tot Cases
Nearly 40,000 cases of tater tots are subject to a recall due to safety concerns. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that McCain Foods USA Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of two frozen potato products. This action was taken because of the potential presence of clear hard plastic fragments in the products.
Details of the Tater Tot Recall
A total of approximately 38,800 cases were affected. The recall includes the following products:
- Ore-Ida Tater Tots (Item Number: OIF00215A)
- Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrel (Item Number: 1000006067)
These products have been distributed across several states, raising health concerns for consumers.
States Impacted by the Recall
- Alaska
- 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
- Wisconsin
Packaging and Batch Information
The Ore-Ida Tater Tots come in 30-pound clear, unlabeled poly bags. The affected batch codes are 1005479808 and 1005480444. Meanwhile, the Sysco Imperial Tater Barrel is packaged in 6/5-pound clear, unlabeled poly bags.
Consumers are urged to check their freezers for these products and not to consume them due to health risks. If you find any of these items, it is recommended that you dispose of them immediately.
