Hartley's Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips are being recalled because they contain undeclared lactose, a milk allergen, in the seasoning.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared lactose (milk) in seasoning sub-ingredient used in the manufacturing of Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips."
Plain-English summary
Hartley's Potato Chip Company Inc is recalling Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips in 4.5 oz and 2.5 oz bags. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared lactose, a milk allergen, in a seasoning sub-ingredient used during manufacturing.
The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania. The specific bags involved have sell-by dates of October 7, 2013, and October 30, 2013. The total quantity recalled is 4,549 bags, weighing 722 pounds.
Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume these products. Individuals should check their pantries for these specific bags and dates and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hartley's Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar 4.5 oz and 2.5 oz bags Hartley's Potato Chip Co., Inc, Lewistown, PA Ingredients: potatoes, vegetable shortening, salt, lactose, sodium diacetate, salt, malic acid, sodium citrate, with not more than 2% silicon dioxide and partially…
- Manufacturer
- Hartleys Potato Chip Company Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
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 (1)
- Sell by Dates: Oct 7 2013 and Oct 30 2013
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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