The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1786-2012·Announced 2012-08-01

Kettle Brand Potato Chips Recalled Due to Metal Fragments in Raw Material

Kettle Foods is recalling specific lots of Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, because metal fragments were found in the raw material used for flavorings.

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 a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kettle Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 107 cases of Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz. The recall is limited to specific production codes and best-before dates as identified in the agency notice.

The recall was initiated because metal fragments were detected in the raw material (lactic acid) used in the flavorings for the product. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should check their packaging for the specific item number, UPC, and production codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1
Manufacturer
Kettle Foods, 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 (1)

  • Best Before 22Nov12

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Kettle Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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