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Thousands of boxes of frozen mashed potatoes has been recalled Excessive potential for contamination, put out Major health risks.
McCain Foods USA, headquartered in Idaho, recall According to an FDA enforcement report, there were nearly 40,000 cases against two tater tot brands in December. The recall is due to the possible presence of clear, hard plastic fragments in the product.
On Tuesday, the FDA upgraded the recall to Class II, which means consuming the affected products could cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” the agency.
The frozen mashed potatoes were distributed to retailers in 26 states: Alaska, 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 and Wisconsin.
The recall involves 21,256 boxes of Ore-Ida Tater Tots (item number OIF00215A and UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8), and 17,597 boxes of Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels (item number 1000006067 and UPC 1 07 34730) 62740 0.
Recalled items can also be identified by batch code and production date here.
While there have been no reports of illness to date, consumers are urged to throw away the recalled mashed potatoes immediately or return them to the place of purchase.
The presence of foreign objects led to multiple food recalls in 2025. Last month, Fresh & Ready Foods, LLC recalled four ready-to-eat breakfast items due to possible foreign material residue. Presence of foreign matter. The recall was upgraded to Level 2 earlier this week.
Two types of burritos were affected, including 278 servings of the Fresh to You brand Spicy Veggie Breakfast Burrito and 93 servings of the Sprig & Sprout brand Spicy Breakfast Burrito.
Fresh & Ready Foods also recalled 62 Fresh to You brand Spicy Egg Potoes Cheese Tacos and 200 Evergreen Refreshments brand Eggs Potatoes Cheese Tacos. The four breakfast items were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington.
In October, Ventura Foods recalled 3,556 boxes of salad dressing due to the possible presence of black plastic growing material in seasoned onions. The recall was also upgraded to Level 2 last month.
Some of the recalled items were distributed to seven different retailers and food courts in 42 states, including Costco Service Deli and Costco Food Court Caesar Dressing, Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing, Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing and Ventura Caesar Dressing.