Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns, frozen packages, net wt. 28 oz. UPC 07789036523.

Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns product, lot B161021, is recalled because it may contain golf ball materials, specifically hard plastic or rubber pieces.

Recall #: F-2202-2017
Affected scope: 1,016 cases (12/28 oz. packages per case)
Initiated: April 26, 2017

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McCain Foods USA recalled Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns, frozen packages, net wt. 28 oz. UPC 07789036523. - a moderate-severity action.

Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns, frozen packages, net wt. 28 oz. UPC 07789036523. was recalled by McCain Foods USA in May 24, 2017. Reason: Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns product, lot B161021, is recalled because it may contain golf ball materials, …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2202-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

McCain Foods USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns product, lot B161021, is recalled because it may contain golf ball materials, ….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: May 24, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2202-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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 - 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns, frozen packages, net wt. 28 oz. UPC 07789036523.

Reason for recall

Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns product, lot B161021, is recalled because it may contain golf ball materials, specifically hard plastic or rubber pieces.

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-2202-2017
Date reported	May 24, 2017
Date initiated	April 26, 2017
Recalling firm	McCain Foods USA
Firm location	Lisle, IL
Affected scope	1,016 cases (12/28 oz. packages per case)
Distribution	Distributed in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns, frozen packages, net wt. 28 oz. UPC 07789036523.. Recalled by McCain Foods USA. Units affected: 1,016 cases (12/28 oz. packages per case).

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Wegman's O'Brien Hash Browns product, lot B161021, is recalled because it may contain golf ball materials, specifically hard plastic or rubber pieces.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 24, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2202-2017.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Distributed in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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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