Mikesell's Honey Barbecue Potato Chips Recalled for Gluten Free Mislabeling
Mike-Sells Potato Chip Co is recalling Honey Barbecue flavored potato chips labeled as 'Gluten Free' due to mislabeling complaints.
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 is classified as High severity because it involves allergen mislabeling (gluten) on a common allergen, which poses a significant risk to sensitive individuals, even though the agency classification is Class II.
Plain-English summary
Mike-Sells Potato Chip Co is recalling Mikesell's Honey Barbecue Tomato and Spices with a Hint of Sweet Flavored Potato Chips in 1 oz., 2 oz., 6 oz., 10 oz., and 16 oz. packages. The recall involves 385,011 packages that were shipped to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. The affected lots are identified by Sell By Dates on or before May 21 and specific UPC codes for each package size.
The firm initiated the recall after receiving complaints of illness involving the product. Further investigation revealed that the packages were mislabeled as "Gluten Free." This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity who rely on the label to avoid gluten.
Consumers with these products should check their Sell By Dates and UPC codes to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Mikesell's Honey Barbecue TOMATO AND SPICES WITH A HINT OF SWEET FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS Gluten Free 1 oz., 2 oz., 6 oz., 10 oz., 16 oz. MIKESELL'S SNACK FOOD CO. P.O. BOX 115 DAYTON, OH 45404.
- Manufacturer
- Mike-Sells Potato Chip Co
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Potato Chips
- Affected units
- 385,011
Distribution
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