McCain Recalls 39,000 Cases of Tater Tots for Plastic Contamination

McCain Foods USA Inc. has voluntarily recalled nearly 39,000 cases of frozen tater tots distributed across 26 states due to potential contamination with clear, hard plastic fragments, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced this week.

The recall, initiated on December 3, affects 21,256 cases of Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, identified by item number OIF00215A and UPC code 10072714002158, packaged in 30-pound unlabeled poly bags. It also includes 17,597 cases of Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels, item number 1000006067 and UPC code 10734730627400, in 65-pound clear poly bags. Specific batch codes for the Ore-Ida products range from 1005479808 to 1005481770, while Sysco batches include codes such as 1005482717 to 1005485660. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall on January 6, indicating that consumption could lead to temporary or medically reversible health consequences, such as choking or minor injuries, though serious outcomes are unlikely.

The products were sold to retailers and food service providers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,...