Why it was recalled
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.
Product description
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
DAYCODE: 420AUG071703. Breakdown of the code: 420 = Moses Lake, WA manufacturing facility. AUG = August. 07 = 7th day. 17 = year. 03 = line number.
Where it was sold
distributed in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MN, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and Guam. International countries including Canada, China, Taiwan.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-3577-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 18, 2017
- FDA report date
- Oct 11, 2017
- Quantity
- 4718 cases (6/5 lbs. bags per case)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-3577-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Boise
- State
- ID
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 78142
- Address
- 1099 W Front St
- Code information
- DAYCODE: 420AUG071703. Breakdown of the code: 420 = Moses Lake, WA manufacturing facility. AUG = August. 07 = 7th day. 17 = year. 03 = line number.
- Postal code
- 83702
- Report date
- Oct 11, 2017
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-3577-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ
- Product quantity
- 4718 cases (6/5 lbs. bags per case)
- Termination date
- Nov 15, 2017
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- distributed in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MN, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and Guam. International countries including Canada, China, Taiwan.
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 18, 2017
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Sep 29, 2017