Hash Brown Recall Includes Maryland Stores

Frozen hash browns made by McCain Foods USA and distributed under the Harris Teeter brand may have been contaminated with "golf ball materials" that were "inadvertently harvested with potatoes used to make this product," according to the FDA. Authorities have recalled the products, which were sold at Harris Teeter markets, including in Maryland.

The materials could cause a choking hazard or mouth injury if eaten, the FDA reported.

The affected products include Harris Teeter brand 2-pound bags of frozen Southern style hash browns (UPC 007203649020). The production code is B170119, which can be found on the back of the packaging.

The Harris Teeter products were distributed in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida and Georgia. The products were manufactured on January 19 and distributed after that date.

No injuries have been reported because of the golf ball contamination.

Anyone who has the affected products should throw them out, McCain says, and can call 630- 857-4533 with any questions.

"Food safety remains a top priority for McCain Foods USA, Inc. and we have full confidence that all appropriate steps are being taken to protect our consumers," the recall announcement says. "McCain is working cooperatively with the Food & Drug Administration and the respective supermarkets to ensure the affected products are removed from the marketplace."

— By Marc Torrence (Patch National Staff)

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