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FDA Food recall · Reported July 22, 2020

WinCo Foods Tater Bites Shaped, Shredded Potatoes, frozen product. Retail 32 oz. poly bag has UPC 0 70552 30303 4. The master case contains 12/32 oz. bags (net wt. 24 lbs.), identified as WinCo Foods Tater Bites WN420, 1 00 70552 30303 1. The 32 oz. retail package label is read in parts: "***Tater Bites, sharped, shredded potatoes ***INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***, SALT, CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED POTATO, ONION POWDER, SPICE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO F

The Tater Bites product has the potential to be contaminated with foreign material.

Recall #
F-1045-2020
Affected scope
558 cases (12/32 oz. Bags per case)
Initiated
July 6, 2020
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Lamb Weston Inc recalled WinCo Foods Tater Bites Shaped, Shredded Potatoes, frozen product. Retail 32 oz. poly bag… - a moderate-severity action.

WinCo Foods Tater Bites Shaped, Shredded Potatoes, frozen product. Retail 32 oz. poly bag… was recalled by Lamb Weston Inc in July 22, 2020. Reason: The Tater Bites product has the potential to be contaminated with foreign material.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1045-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Lamb Weston Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The Tater Bites product has the potential to be contaminated with foreign material..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
July 22, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1045-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1045-2020) was formally reported on July 22, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 6, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Lamb Weston Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Boardman, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as 558 cases (12/32 oz. Bags per case).

The documented reason for this recall is: The Tater Bites product has the potential to be contaminated with foreign material. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: distributed in CA, OR, and WA.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

558 cases (12/32 oz. Bags per case)

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

WinCo Foods Tater Bites Shaped, Shredded Potatoes, frozen product. Retail 32 oz. poly bag has UPC 0 70552 30303 4. The master case contains 12/32 oz. bags (net wt. 24 lbs.), identified as WinCo Foods Tater Bites WN420, 1 00 70552 30303 1. The 32 oz. retail package label is read in parts: "***Tater Bites, sharped, shredded potatoes ***INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***, SALT, CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED POTATO, ONION POWDER, SPICE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID***PRODUCT OF U.S.A.***".

Reason for recall

The Tater Bites product has the potential to be contaminated with foreign material.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1045-2020
Date reported July 22, 2020
Date initiated July 6, 2020
Recalling firm Lamb Weston Inc
Firm location Boardman, OR
Affected scope 558 cases (12/32 oz. Bags per case)
Distribution distributed in CA, OR, and WA.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
WinCo Foods Tater Bites Shaped, Shredded Potatoes, frozen product. Retail 32 oz. poly bag has UPC 0 70552 30303 4. The master case contains 12/32 oz. bags (net wt. 24 lbs.), identified as WinCo Foods Tater Bites WN420, 1 00 70552 30303 1. The 32 oz. retail package label is read in parts: "***Tater Bites, sharped, shredded potatoes ***INGREDIENTS: POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***, SALT, CORN FLOUR, DEHYDRATED POTATO, ONION POWDER, SPICE, DISODIUM DIHYDROGEN PYROPHOSPHATE***DISTRIBUTED BY: WINCO FOODS, LLC, BOISE, ID***PRODUCT OF U.S.A.***".. Recalled by Lamb Weston Inc. Units affected: 558 cases (12/32 oz. Bags per case).
Why was this product recalled?
The Tater Bites product has the potential to be contaminated with foreign material.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 22, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1045-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: distributed in CA, OR, and WA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1045-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported July 22, 2020. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.