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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1168-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Yukon Potatoes Recalled Due to Undeclared Sodium Metabisulfite

Liberty Fruit Co Inc is recalling Yukon potatoes because they contain sodium metabisulfite, a preservative not declared on the product label. Undeclared sulfites can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity of 4 per the rubric. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the undeclared allergen (sodium metabisulfite/sulfite) poses a risk to sensitive consumers.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Fruit Co Inc, doing business as Carol's Cuts, is recalling approximately 25,433 pounds of Yukon potatoes (quarter-cut with skin, 4-5 pound packages, product #71534) distributed to food service locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.

The potatoes contain sodium metabisulfite, a food preservative, but this ingredient is not declared on the product label. Sodium metabisulfite is a sulfite, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, particularly those with asthma.

Food service customers and consumers who purchased these potatoes with best-if-used-by dates of 04/07/22, 04/11/22, or 04/22/22 should not consume them. Consumers with sulfite sensitivities should exercise particular caution. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
POTATO YUKON QTRDW/SKIN 4/5# B (01)10886810715344(10)0016088724 71534 Best if used by: 04/07/22, 04/11/22, 04/22/22 Ingredients: Potato, Sodium Metabisulfite
Manufacturer
Liberty Fruit Co Inc DBA Carol's Cuts
Category
Food — Produce
Hazard
  • undeclared-allergen
  • sulfite

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Best if used by: 04/07/22
  • 04/11/22
  • 04/22/22 Product #: 71534

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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