More than 38,000 cases are included in the recall; no injuries have been reported so far<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter<\/b>
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MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) \u2014 Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic, federal health officials say.<\/p>\n
The recall, listed as ongoing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), involves more than 38,000 cases of frozen potatoes made by McCain Foods USA Inc<\/a>., according to an FDA enforcement report.<\/p>\n The company began the recall voluntarily on Dec. 3, 2025.<\/p>\n The affected products were shipped to 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.<\/p>\n One recalled item is Ore-Ida Tater Tots, a frozen potato product packaged in large, clear plastic bags, with the item number OIF00215A and UPC 1 00 72714 00215 8. About 21,256 cases are included.<\/p>\n The recall also covers 17,597 cases of Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels<\/a>, distributed by Sysco Corporation, with the item number 1000006067 and UPC 1 07 34730 62740 0.<\/p>\n The recall was issued after clear, hard plastic fragments were found in the products, according to the FDA.<\/p>\n The agency labeled the action a Class II recall, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems.<\/p>\n No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but consumers are still urged to throw out affected products or return them to the place of purchase.<\/p>\n More information<\/strong><\/p>\n Read the full recall report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n