Moderate riskFDA FoodClass II

Ore-Ida Tater Tots recalled for small hard plastic fragments

McCain Foods USA Inc. is recalling specific batches of Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes distributed to foodservice accounts (restaurants, schools, cafeterias) because they may contain small hard plastic fragments. This product was not sold in grocery stores. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. If you operate a foodservice account and received this product, stop using it immediately.
  2. Check your inventory for item number OIF00215A with batch codes 1005475084, 1005476076, 1005477012, or 1005498350, and use-by dates in October or November 2027.
  3. Discard affected cases or return them to McCain Foods.
  4. Contact McCain Foods or your distributor with questions.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag (6/5 lb bags), Net Wt. 30 lbs (13.6 kg)/ case. UPC on 30 lbs case label: 1 00 72714 00215 8. Manufactured by McCain Foods USA Inc. McCain distributed this product to foodservice accounts and product was not sold at retail stores.
UPC codes
  • 1007271400215
  • 007271400215
  • 10072714002158
Sold in
Distributed in 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, WI.
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 2 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
21,557 cases (30 lbs/ case)
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
218 W Highway 30, N/A, Burley, ID, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
H-0492-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag (6/5 lb bags), Net Wt. 30 lbs (13.6 kg)/ case. UPC on 30 lbs case label: 1 00 72714 00215 8. Manufactured by McCain Foods USA Inc. McCain distributed this product to foodservice accounts and product was not sold at retail stores. Foreign material (small hard plastic fragments). Expanded Batch Codes: 1005475084 1005476076 1005477012 1005498350 Expanded Use By Dates: E 20271006 E 20271007 E 20271008 E 20271103 Distribution: Distributed in 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, WI. Affected quantity: 21,557 cases (30 lbs/ case)
Hazard
Foreign material (small hard plastic fragments).

2 products in this recall

Ore-Ida and Sonic Tots recalled for plastic fragments

McCain is recalling two frozen potato products, Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes (item OIF00215A) and Sonic Tots (item SON00543), because they may contain small hard plastic fragments. They were sold in 30-pound cases of six 5-pound clear, unlabeled bags, and the recall covers 21,557 cases of Ore-Ida and 67 cases of Sonic, distributed in 28 states. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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