HIGH

JR Simplot Recalls Tater Gems Due to Plastic Fragments

JR Simplot Company recalled 7,053 cases of Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems on November 18, 2025. The recall is due to plastic fragments embedded in the product, posing a choking hazard. Consumers in 15 states are advised not to consume the affected items.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
November 18, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
JR Simplot
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

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

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact JR Simplot Company for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail

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Product Details

The recalled product is JR Simplot Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems, packaged as 6/5lb bags per case. The master case UPC is 100 71179 00418 9. These items were distributed in Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The Hazard

The recall involves pieces of semi-rigid plastic embedded in the Tater Gems. Consumption of these fragments may pose a choking hazard, especially for children.

Reported Incidents

No injuries have been reported to date. The recall is classified as Class II, indicating a high hazard level.

What to Do

Consumers should not eat the recalled product. Contact JR Simplot Company for refund or replacement information via email.

Contact Information

For more information, consumers can visit the FDA's recall page or contact JR Simplot Company directly.

Key Facts

  • Recalled product: Traditional Reduced Sodium Tater Gems
  • Quantity: 7,053 cases
  • Distribution: 15 states including AR, GA, TX
  • Hazard: Plastic fragments embedded in product
  • Action: Do not consume, contact for refund

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeFormed Frozen Potatoes
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
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
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
December 17, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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