The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1526-2017·Announced 2017-03-01

Golden Flake Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Golden Flake is recalling Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips due to undeclared milk, a major allergen. The recall covers 14 states.

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 FDA Class I due to undeclared milk, a major allergen. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens corresponds to a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, 5 oz. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen. The affected product is identified by Lot Numbers APR1417 364 5 and APR1417 365 5.

The recall involves 1,743/16 unit cases of the product. Distribution was limited to Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The recall was initiated on January 11, 2017, and was terminated on July 5, 2017.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a milk allergy should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Golden Flake (R) HOT THIN & CRISPY POTATO CHIPS, NET WT. 5 OZ. (141.8g), Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., Birmingham, AL 35201, UPC 0-72080-00240-3

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 (1)

  • Lot Numbers: APR1417 364 5 and APR1417 365 5

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states: