Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 19, 2024

Summary

Bob Evans Farms (BEF) is voluntarily recalling 410 cases of Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes (32 oz) due to the potential presence of foreign material in the form of red plastic. The affected products were distributed in several states including Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Wisconsin. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date, but the company is taking this action as a precaution.

Risk

The presence of foreign materials like red plastic in food products poses a physical hazard, including risks of choking or injury to the mouth, throat, and digestive system if consumed.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 2-pound (32 oz) black plastic trays of Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes with Batch No. 2392939, Lot No KCL1, and a Best By date of 4/18/24.
Identify the product by looking for UPC 75900005349, Product No 10000534, and Packer No KCL1 on the corrugate sleeve overwrap or the clear film seal.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Bob Evans Farms (BEF) for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions or need to report a consumer safety concern.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Bob Evan's Original Mash Potato (32 oz)by Bob Evans Farms (BEF)

Item Code:

10000534

UPC Codes:

75900005349

Lot Numbers:

2392939

KCL1 (Best By 4/18/24)

Packaged in black plastic tray with clear film and corrugate sleeve overwrap. 6 units per case. Packer No KCL1.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 94177

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Bob Evans Farms (BEF)

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 410 cases

Distributed To: Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 2-pound (32 oz) black plastic trays of Bob Evans Original Mashed Potatoes with Batch No. 2392939, Lot No KCL1, and a Best By date of 4/18/24.

Identify the product by looking for UPC 75900005349, Product No 10000534, and Packer No KCL1 on the corrugate sleeve overwrap or the clear film seal.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Bob Evans Farms (BEF) for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions or need to report a consumer safety concern.