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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Trader Joe's Potato Tots Recalled for Plastic or Rubber Pieces

Agency Publication Date: October 13, 2020
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Summary

J.R. Simplot Company has recalled approximately 3,696 cases of Trader Joe’s Potato Tots because the frozen potatoes may contain small pieces of plastic or rubber material. The recall affects 2-pound bags sold at Trader Joe's retail locations. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it and should return it for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

Small pieces of foreign material like plastic or rubber in food pose a potential choking hazard or risk of injury to the mouth and digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for 2-pound plastic bags of Trader Joe's Potato Tots with SKU# 94904 and the code 420 114 20 31 printed on the packaging.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact J.R. Simplot Company for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions.

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: Trader Joe's Potato Tots (2 lbs.)by Trader Joe's
Variants: Frozen
Item Code:
94904
Lot Numbers:
420 114 20 31
GTIN:
00949040

Retail bag is 2 lbs.; master case contains 18/2 lbs. bags and is labeled as 0094 9040.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86517
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: J .R. Simplot Company
Sold By: Trader Joe's
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3,696 cases (18/2 lbs. bags per case)
Distributed To: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington

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