Tater tots recall overview:
- Who: McCain Foods is recalling nearly 650,000 pounds of Ore-Ida and Sonic tater tots.
- Why: The recall is due to potential contamination with small hard plastic fragments.
- Where: The recall is effective across multiple states in the United States.
McCain Foods is recalling nearly 650,000 pounds of tater tots due to potential contamination with small hard plastic fragments.
The tater tots recall affects Ore-Ida and Sonic tater tots, which were distributed to food service locations across various states in the U.S., but not sold in retail stores.
The affected products include 21,557 cases of Ore-Ida tater tots with item number OIF00215A and 67 cases of Sonic tots with item number SON00543.
The Ore-Ida tater tots are packaged in 30-pound cases with UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8, while the Sonic tots have a UPC of 0 00 72714 00543 5. Both products are packaged in clear, unlabeled poly bags. The distribution of these products spans across numerous states, including California, Texas, Florida, and many others.
“The FDA is issuing an alert to not consume this product,” the recall notice says.
The recall was initiated on Jan. 12, and was classified as a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 10. This classification indicates that the use of the product may lead to temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, with a remote probability of serious health consequences.
Ore-Ida Tater tots were not for purchase in retail stores
The tater tots were distributed to food service locations and were not available for purchase in retail stores, minimizing direct consumer exposure, according to the recall notice.
“The recall remains ongoing,” according to the FDA report, and McCain Foods has not issued a press release regarding this tater tots recall. The company initiated the recall voluntarily and has notified its consignees through various communication methods, including email, fax, and telephone.
The company has not provided specific details on how they plan to prevent future occurrences of such contamination.
Consumers seeking more information about the recall can visit the FDA’s website for updates and further guidance.
Earlier this month, Gerber initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits following concerns about foreign materials found in the product.
McCain Foods states it has not received any reports of illness or injury related to the recalled Ore-Ida tater tots so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
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