The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1481-2017·Announced 2017-02-22

BWI Inc Recalls Burt's British Potato Chips Due to Gluten Mislabeling

BWI Inc is recalling Burt's British Hand Cooked Potato Chips because they are labeled gluten-free but contain gluten. The recall covers 653 cases distributed in 24 U.S. states and the Grand Cayman.

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 for gluten, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

BWI Inc is voluntarily recalling 653 cases of Burt's British Hand Cooked Potato Chips in Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar flavor. The product is available in 150g x 10 and 40g x 20 package configurations. The recall is necessary because the product is labeled as gluten-free, but it was found to contain an ingredient with gluten.

The affected lots are 0217, 0317, 040617, 0517, 160603, 160711, 160810, and 160921. The product was distributed in the United States to Massachusetts, California, Florida, Utah, Arizona, Wisconsin, New York, Oregon, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, New Jersey, Kansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Vermont, New Mexico, Hawaii, Nevada, Iowa, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island. It was also distributed to the Grand Cayman.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact BWI Inc. Individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. Consumers may dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20
Manufacturer
Bwi Inc
Affected units
653

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)

  • Lot #: 0217
  • 0317
  • 040617
  • 0517
  • 160603
  • 160711
  • 160810
  • 160921.

Distribution