The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1541-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

Meijer Dill Pickle Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Shearers Foods is recalling Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Classic Crunch Potato Chips because milk was not declared on the label.

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, as no illnesses or injuries were reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Shearers Foods, LLC is recalling Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Classic Crunch Potato Chips. The recall was initiated because the product labeling failed to declare milk as an ingredient, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

The affected product is identified by UPC 719283594365. Specific lot codes and sell-by dates are listed in the official recall notice, including lots with sell-by dates ranging from July 16, 2018, to August 13, 2018. The quantity involved is 2,273 cases, with 11 bags (9.5 oz) per case.

The product was initially distributed in Michigan to a distributor but was subsequently distributed to Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Consumers with milk allergies should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it if found. Those without allergies may continue to consume the product, but should be aware of the labeling error.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer DILL PICKLE FLAVORED CLASSIC CRUNCH POTATO CHIPS***UPC 719283594365***LOT CODE***

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: