The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0617-2017·Announced 2016-12-14

Meijer Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens

Shearers Foods is recalling Meijer brand No Salt Added Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips due to undeclared milk and soy allergens.

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 allergens: milk (whey) and soy."

Plain-English summary

Shearers Foods, LLC is recalling Meijer brand No Salt Added Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 8.5oz bags. The recall involves 280 cases, containing 4,200 bags, of the product. The affected lot is identified by the code OCT 31 2016 and an expiration date of 10/31/16.

The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared allergens: milk (whey) and soy. These ingredients were not listed on the product label, posing a risk to consumers with allergies to milk or soy.

The product was distributed in Michigan. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot and expiration date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer brand No Salt Added Original Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 8.5oz bag. 15 bags per case.
Manufacturer
Shearers Foods, Llc
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 (2)

  • Lot #: OCT 31 2016
  • Expiration Date: 10/31/16

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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