McCain Foods USA Inc Recalls Ore-Ida Tater Tots Due to Plastic Fragments

What Happened

McCain Foods USA Inc has initiated a voluntary recall of Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes after the discovery of foreign material. The product was found to contain small, hard plastic fragments, which pose a potential physical hazard to consumers.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves 21,557 cases of Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. The product is packaged in 30 lb cases (Net Wt. 13.6 kg), with each case containing six 5 lb clear, unlabeled poly bags.

Product Details:

• Brand/Product: Ore-Ida Tater Tots
• UPC (Case Label): 1 00 72714 00215 8
• Batch Codes: 1005475084, 1005476076, 1005477012, 1005498350
• Use By Dates: E 20271006, E 20271007, E 20271008, E 20271103
• Recall Number: H-0492-2026

This product was distributed exclusively to foodservice accounts and was not sold at retail stores. The distribution area includes the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NM, NV, OK, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, and WI.

What You Should Do

Foodservice operators and distributors in possession of the affected batch codes should immediately stop using the product and sequester it to prevent further distribution or consumption. Affected parties should contact McCain Foods USA Inc for instructions regarding the return or disposal of the product.

Why This Matters

The presence of foreign materials, such as hard plastic fragments, in food products presents a significant safety hazard, including risks of choking or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Source

Information provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).