The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0029-2020·Announced 2019-10-16

PopChips Variety Pack Recalled for Potential Gluten Contamination

PopChips Variety Pack is being recalled because some batches may contain gluten levels exceeding the firm's specification.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential allergen (gluten) exceeding specifications, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Sonora Mills Foods Inc dba PopChips is recalling 6,691 cases of PopChips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion Potato Popped Chips (8 oz. bag, UPC: 0 82666 94002 9). The recall was initiated because some batches of the product may contain gluten levels that exceed the firm's specification.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Canada, and Kuwait. The specific code information for the recalled product is 8 oz. -AUG 0620.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and code listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Popchips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream and Onion Potato Popped Chips; 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 94002 9
Affected units
6,691

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)

  • 8 oz. -AUG 0620

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · SONORA MILLS FOODS INC DBA POPCH

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