- McCain Foods USA Inc. voluntarily recalled 38,800 cases of Ore-Ida and Sysco Imperial Tater Tots due to plastic contamination.
- The recall states that the affected products contain “clear hard plastic fragments,” which could present a choking hazard.
- The products were distributed throughout 26 states, so it’s important to check your freezer for any contaminated product.
Before you prep for your upcoming Sunday Funday, you might want to check your freezer. McCain Foods USA Inc. has voluntarily recalled 38,800 cases of frozen tater tots that were distributed across 26 states. The affected products contain “clear hard plastic fragments,” which could cause temporary health consequences, according to the Class II recall.
The recalled tater tots include popular brand names, including:
- Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes with the UPC code 1 00 72714 00215 8
- Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrel with the UPC code 1 07 34730 62740 0
The tater tots were distributed in the following states:
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Iowa
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Texas
- Utah
- Washington
- Wisconsin
To date, there have been no reported injuries or illnesses associated with this recall, and it is currently unclear how the products became contaminated. However, if you have any of the recalled products, do not consume them; they pose a choking hazard, and instead discard or return them to your place of purchase.