J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ: Food Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: F-3577-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Simplot Traditional Tater Gem. Net Wt. 30 lb. (13.6 kg), foodservice corrugated case, 6/5 lbs. clear poly bags per case. UPC = 100 71179 00418 9.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 18, 2017

Date Posted: October 11, 2017

Recall Number: F-3577-2017

Event ID: 78142

Reason for Recall:

Simplot Traditional Tater Gem, foodservice case (6/5 lbs. bags), is recalled because customer reported that small pieces of rigid plastic were embedded in some tater gems.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4718 cases (6/5 lbs. bags per case)

Code Information:

DAYCODE: 420AUG071703. Breakdown of the code: 420 = Moses Lake, WA manufacturing facility. AUG = August. 07 = 7th day. 17 = year. 03 = line number.

Distribution Pattern:

distributed in AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, MN, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, and Guam. International countries including Canada, China, Taiwan.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated