What happened
Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product.
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Nov 18, 2025
- Country
- United States
- Company
- Jr Simplot Company
- Type
- Class II
- Reason
- Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product.
- Product
- Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿ , formed frozen potatoes, 6/5lb bags per case, foodservice item, master case UPC 100 71179 00418 9. Distributed by Simplot Global Food, LLC, P.O. Box 9386, Boise, ID 83707
- Where it was sold
- Distributed in AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI.
- Quantity
- 7053 cases (6/5lb. bags per case)
- Product codes
- Lot Code: 087 FEB 16 25 1 Lot Interpretation: 087 - Production Facility FEB - Production Month 16 - Production Date 25 - Production Year 1 Line of Production
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall number
- H-0245-2026
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.