> At a Glance
> – McCain Foods recalls 38,853 cases of frozen tater tots sold in 26 states
> – Products may contain clear, hard plastic fragments
> – Includes Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels
> – Why it matters: Consumers could bite into sharp plastic, prompting a Class II recall
McCain Foods USA Inc. is pulling tens of thousands of cases of frozen tater tots off shelves after discovering they could harbor hard plastic pieces.
What’s Being Recalled
The recall covers two brands:
- Ore-Ida Tater Tots – roughly 21,000 cases (30-lb bags, item OIF00215A)
- Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels – nearly 17,600 cases (6/5-lb bags, item 1000006067)
Batch Codes to Check
Ore-Ida UPC: 1 00 72714 00215 8
Affected codes:
- 1005479808
- 1005477924
- 1005478883
- 1005480444
- 1005480875
- 1005481627
- 1005481770
Sysco UPC: 1 07 34730 62740 0
Affected codes:
- 1005482717
- 1005483735
- 1005484702
- 1005485462
- 1005485660
Where They Were Sold
The FDA lists the 26 states where the tots shipped:
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
Recall Classification
The FDA labels this a Class II recall, meaning:
- Exposure could cause temporary health problems
- Serious harm is unlikely, but consumers should still dispose of or return the product
Key Takeaways
- Check freezers for Ore-Ida or Sysco tater tots with the listed codes
- Return or discard any affected bags
- No injuries have been reported so far
- The recall follows similar recent food-safety actions involving tamales and cheese products
Consumers who bought the recalled tater tots can contact the store or McCain Foods for a refund.
