The Recall Desk
HighFDA (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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (milk and soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

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.

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: