The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1138-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Frito-Lay Recalls Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Due to Potential Metal Contamination

Frito-Lay is recalling Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb because the flour used may contain metal.

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 a risk-of-harm product (potential metal contamination) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb in 9 oz and 1 3/8 oz packages. The recall involves 33,819 cases of the product. The affected items are identified by UPC 2840003963 and UPC 2840000892. All lot codes with expiration dates prior to May 21, 2013 are impacted.

The recall is being conducted because the products were manufactured using flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling, which has the potential to contain metal. The products were distributed nationwide through grocery outlets, foodservice, and vending customers.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and may return them to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb, Net Wts. 9 oz (255.1 g) UPC 2840003963 and 1 3/8 oz (38.9 g) UPC 2840000892
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
33,819

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)

  • All lot codes with expiration dates prior to May 21
  • 2013 are impacted.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Frito-Lay, Inc 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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