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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0245-2026/FDA enforcement
Jr Simplot Company·Food·Nov 18, 2025

Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿, Formed Frozen Potatoes, 6/5lb Bags Per Case, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • 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, AR, CT, GA +15 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameJr Simplot Company
Recalling firmJr Simplot CompanyBoise, ID, United States
UPC / barcodes
10 071179 00418 9
Lot / date codes
  • 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
Distribution area
INARCTGAIAILKYLAMIMNMSNCNDOHOKTNTXVAWI

Distributed in AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI.

United States

Quantity affected7053 cases (6/5lb. bags per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 17, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0245-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Jr Simplot Company initiated this food recall on November 18, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in AR, CT, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC ND, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product.

Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿, Formed Frozen Potatoes, 6/5lb Bags Per Case, … was made or distributed by Jr Simplot Company in Boise, ID, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0245-2026, dated December 17, 2025.

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, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿, Formed Frozen Potatoes, 6/5lb Bags Per Case, … recall?

Jr Simplot Company recalled Simplot¿ Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems¿, Formed Frozen Potatoes, 6/5lb Bags Per Case, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0245-2026. Plastic fragments. Pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the recalled Tater Gems product.

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 Jr 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 H-0245-2026. 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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Official source

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