Herr's Potato Chips Recalled for Incorrect Gluten-Free Labeling
Herr's Foods is recalling Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips because packaging incorrectly states the product is gluten-free, despite containing wheat.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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: This is a voluntary precautionary recall involving a labeling error regarding gluten content. While the hazard is significant for individuals with celiac disease, the rubric classifies minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls as Moderate (Score 2), as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Herr's Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of 1.875 oz. bags of Sour Cream and Onion flavored Potato Chips. The recall is due to a packaging error where the product is incorrectly labeled as gluten-free.
The back panel of the package complies with FDA regulations by listing 'Wheat' in the ingredient statement and 'Contains Wheat' in the allergen statement, but the incorrect gluten-free claim creates a risk for consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The recall affects 231,120 units distributed across 22 states, including Virginia, Illinois, Florida, and California.
Consumers should check their pantry for the affected lot numbers and UPC 7260000061. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Herr's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips
- Manufacturer
- Herrs Foods Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Chips
- Affected units
- 231,120
Distribution
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