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JR Simplot Company
Recall #H-0245-2026 · Initiated 2025-11-18
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
JR Simplot Company recalled about 7,000 cases of Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems (frozen potato products) because they may contain small pieces of plastic. The plastic fragments were found embedded in the product.
Who is at risk
Anyone who purchased this product, particularly those in foodservice settings in the affected states, should be concerned as ingesting plastic poses a choking and injury risk.
What to do
Check if you have this product by looking for the master case UPC 100 71179 00418 9 and verify your location is in one of the affected states (AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA, or WI). Do not consume the product; return it to your retailer or contact Simplot Global Food, LLC for instructions on disposal or replacement.
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
Reason for recall
Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product.
Quantity affected
7053 cases (6/5lb. bags per case)
Distribution
Distributed in AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI.
Lot / code info
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
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Terminated
2026-01-09
Recalling firm
JR Simplot Company
1099 W Front St
Boise, ID 83702-6924
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.