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Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems recalled due to Plastic Contamination
2 months ago •source accessdata.fda.gov
United States
JR Simplot Company has initiated a voluntary recall of its Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems due to the presence of plastic fragments. The affected product was distributed across multiple states in the United States (AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, and WI).The recalled product is:
- Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems, formed frozen potatoes
- A foodservice item
- Packaged in 6/5lb bags per case
- With a master case UPC of 100 71179 00418 9.
- The specific lot code is 087 FEB 16 25 1.
- A total of 7,053 cases are affected by this recall.
The issue was identified as plastic fragments embedded in the product, leading to a Class II recall. The recall was initiated on November 18, 2025, and classified on December 8, 2025. The recall is currently ongoing.
Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm
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