Snyder's-Lance Recalls Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries for Undeclared Colors
Snyder's-Lance Inc. is recalling Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries because the product contains undeclared certified colors.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error regarding undeclared certified colors, which fits the rubric criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Snyder's-Lance Inc. is recalling Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, Net Wt., 2.75 oz (78.0g). The recall involves 3,150 cases, with 30 bags per case. The product is identified by Item #9980 and specific code dates: Aug1712, L046B3, LO427B2, LO427B3, LO428B1, LO428B2, and LO428B3.
The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared certified colors, specifically Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow #6 Lake, and Blue #1. This labeling error means the product does not accurately disclose its ingredients on the packaging.
The affected product was distributed in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WV. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item number and code dates listed above. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop consuming it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, Net Wt., 2.75 oz (78.0g),
- Manufacturer
- Snyder's - Lance Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
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 (7)
- Item #9980
- Code Dates: Aug1712
- L046B3
- LO427B2
- LO427B3
- LO428B1
- LO428B2 and LO428B3.
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