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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0014-2021/FDA enforcement
J.r. Simplot Company·Food·Sep 29, 2020

Trader Joe S Trader Potato Tots Is Frozen Potatoes

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Small pieces of plastic or rubber material.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CA, CT, FL +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameJ.r. Simplot Company
Recalling firmJ.r. Simplot CompanyMoses Lake, WA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 420 114 20 31
Distribution area
INCACTFLILPATXWA

distributed in CA, CT, FL, IL, PA, TX and WA.

United States

Quantity affected3, 696 cases (18/2 lbs. bags per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 21, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0014-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

J.r. Simplot Company initiated this food recall on September 29, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Product was recalled due to small pieces of plastic or rubber material. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed in CA, CT, FL, IL, PA, TX and WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product was recalled due to small pieces of plastic or rubber material.

Trader Joe S Trader Potato Tots Is Frozen Potatoes was made or distributed by J.r. Simplot Company in Moses Lake, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0014-2021, dated October 21, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Trader Joe S Trader Potato Tots Is Frozen Potatoes recall?

J.r. Simplot Company recalled Trader Joe S Trader Potato Tots Is Frozen Potatoes in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0014-2021. Small pieces of plastic or rubber material.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the J.r. Simplot Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0014-2021. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.