The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a national recall of McCain Tasti Taters brand Crispy Potato Bites after pieces of plastic were discovered in the product.
The agency said the recall is classified as Class Two, which signals a moderate risk that eating the food could cause short-term or non-life-threatening health problems.
The potato bites were distributed across Canada in retail outlets, according to the CFIA.
Consumers are being advised not to use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected product. McCain Foods Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm.
The CFIA published the notice on December 9, with the recall dated December 5 under identification number RA-81339.
The agency said it will continue to monitor the recall to ensure the product is removed from the marketplace.
