CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Feb 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes recalled by McCain Foods USA

McCain Foods USA is recalling Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, distributed in 28 states. The recall was initiated on 12 Jan 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesExpanded Batch Codes: 1005475084 1005476076 1005477012 1005498350 Expanded Use By Dates: E 20271006 E 20271007 E 20271008 E 20271103

Quantity recalled21,557 cases (30 lbs/ case)

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: H-0492-2026
FDA event ID: 98294
Recalling firm: McCain Foods USA, Burley, ID
Brand: Ore-Ida Tater
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 12 Jan 2026
FDA classified: 10 Feb 2026
Reported: 18 Feb 2026
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Potatoes

Timeline

12 Jan 2026	Recall initiated by company
10 Feb 2026	Classified by FDA	+29 days
18 Feb 2026	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

Foreign material (small hard plastic fragments).

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

Ore-Ida Tater Tots shaped potatoes, item number OIF00215A. Frozen potato product is packaged in clear unlabeled poly bag (6/5 lb bags), Net Wt. 30 lbs (13.6 kg)/ case. UPC on 30 lbs case label: 1 00 72714 00215 8. Manufactured by McCain Foods USA Inc. McCain distributed this product to foodservice accounts and product was not sold at retail stores.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NM, NV, OK, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI.

Alaska Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Nebraska New Mexico Nevada

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Foreign material (small hard plastic fragments).

Which lots are affected?

Expanded Batch Codes: 1005475084 1005476076 1005477012 1005498350 Expanded Use By Dates: E 20271006 E 20271007 E 20271008 E 20271103

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NM, NV, OK, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI.

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 98294

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sonic Tots recalled by McCain Foods USA.

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