CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bob Evan's Original Mash Potato recalled
Bob Evans Farms (BEF) is recalling Bob Evan's Original Mash Potato, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Mar 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1085-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94177
- Recalling firm
- Bob Evans Farms (BEF), New Albany, OH
- Brand
- Bob Evan's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Mar 2024
- FDA classified
- 19 Mar 2024
- Reported
- 27 Mar 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Potatoes
Timeline
| 4 Mar 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Mar 2024 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 27 Mar 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential for foreign material - Red Plastic
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Bob Evan's Original Mash Potato 2lbs (32 oz) packaged in black plastic tray with clear film and corrugate sleeve overwrap. 6 units per case
Where it was distributed
Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin
ConnecticutIllinoisMassachusettsNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaVermontWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential for foreign material - Red Plastic
Which lots are affected?
Batch No. 2392939 Lot No KCL1 4-18-2024 Product No 10000534 UPC 75900005349 Packer No KCL1 Best By 4/18/24
Where was it sold?
Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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