The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0872-2021·Announced 2021-08-25

Ballreich Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips Salmonella Contamination Recall

Ballreich Snack Food Company is recalling Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips in 1.5, 2.5, and 7 ounce packages due to possible Salmonella contamination from an ingredient. The affected products were distributed in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I by the agency, and Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen. Although no reported illnesses or deaths are mentioned in the source text, FDA Class I recalls mandate a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC is recalling Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips sold in 1.5, 2.5, and 7 ounce flexible plastic packaging. The recall affects approximately 12,995 units that were distributed in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

The products are being recalled because an ingredient used in the chips was possibly contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious infection.

Affected products can be identified by the following codes: Batch Numbers 0000700205, 0000700206; Julian Codes 2031, 2101, 2151; Product Numbers 6, 185, 47; and Best By Dates of 10/18/2021, 10/25/2021, or 11/01/2021.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Those with questions may contact Ballreich Snack Food Company.

The recalled product

Product
Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips Ballreich Snack Food Company 1.5, 2.5, and 7 ounce flexible plastic packaging 1.5 ounce/72 case, 2.75 ounce 32/case, 7 ounce 14/case
Manufacturer
Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • allergen-contamination

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 (8)

  • Batch Numbers: 0000700205
  • 0000700206 Julian Codes: 2031
  • 2101
  • 2151 Product Number: 6
  • 185
  • 47 Best By Dates: 10/18/2021
  • 10/25/2021
  • 11/01/2021

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.