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FDA Food recall F-3577-2017

Simplot Traditional Tater Gem

On 2017-10-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Simplot Traditional Tater Gem by J R Simplot Corporate Hq, citing 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.

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AgencyFDA Food
Recall numberF-3577-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-09-18
Published2017-10-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:49 UTC
CompanyJ R Simplot Corporate Hq
DistributionAR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MN, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA

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

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.

Identifiers

upc10071179004189
code_infoDAYCODE: 420AUG071703. Breakdown of the code: 420 = Moses Lake, WA manufacturing facility. AUG = August. 07 = 7th day. 17 = year. 03 = line number.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:49 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3577-2017%22

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