The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1235-2019·Announced 2019-04-10

Better Made Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Better Made Snack Foods is recalling 660 bags of Original Potato Chips due to undeclared milk. The product was sold in Michigan, Ohio, and via mail order nationwide.

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 a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Better Made Snack Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling 660 bags of Family Size Original Potato Chips. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The affected product is sold in 10-ounce flexible pouch bags with a UPC code of 041633063048.

The recalled chips were distributed to retailers in Michigan and Ohio, as well as through mail order nationwide. The specific lots affected are identified by lot numbers 62090431442 through 62090431520 and 85100431442 through 85100431520, all with a use-by date of August 10, 2019. The recall was initiated on March 21, 2019, and was terminated on April 6, 2020.

Consumers who purchased these specific bags should check their pantry for the affected lot numbers and UPC code. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Better Made Snack Foods Family Size $3.99 Original Potato Chips 10oz. flexible pouch bag UPC code of 041633063048 12 bags per case
Manufacturer
Better Made Snack Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

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