# FDA recall F-3577-2017

> **J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ** · Class II · food recall initiated 2017-09-18.

## Product

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.

## 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.

## Distribution

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.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-3577-2017
- **Recalling firm:** J R Simplot Co Corporate HQ
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-09-18
- **Report date:** 2017-10-11
- **Termination date:** 2017-11-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Boise, ID, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-3577-2017

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-3577-2017. Retrieved 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-3577-2017. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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