Simplot Traditional Tater Gem — Class II food recall F-3577-2017
Terminated recall by J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ, reported 2017-10-11, distributed in AR, AZ, CA, CO, GU, HI, IA, ID…. Simplot Traditional Tater Gem, foodservice case (6/5 lbs. bags), is recalled because customer reported that sm
| Recall number | F-3577-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ, Boise, ID, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-09-18 |
| Classified | 2017-09-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-10-11 |
| Terminated | 2017-11-15 |
| Distributed | AR, AZ, CA, CO, GU, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MN, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA |
| Countries outside the US | CA, CN, TW |
Product
Simplot Traditional Tater Gem. Net Wt. 30 lb. (13.6 kg), foodservice corrugated case, 6/5 lbs. clear poly bags per case. UPC = 100 71179 00418 9.
Reason for recall
Simplot Traditional Tater Gem, foodservice case (6/5 lbs. bags), is recalled because customer reported that small pieces of rigid plastic were embedded in some tater gems.
Machine access
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