Agency classClass IIOur severity:High FDA (Food)·F-1788-2012·Announced 2012-08-01

Kettle Brand Potato Chips Recalled for Metal Fragments in Flavorings

Kettle Foods is recalling Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips because metal fragments were found in the lactic acid used in the flavorings.

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 3/5 (High).

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, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kettle Foods, Inc. is recalling Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream, in various package sizes. The recall was initiated by the manufacturing firm because metal fragments were found in the raw material (lactic acid) used in the product's flavorings.

The affected products include multiple sizes and configurations, such as 2 oz, 5 oz, 8.5 oz, 13 oz, 220 g, and 397 g bags, as well as multi-packs. Specific item numbers and UPC codes are listed in the official recall notice. The distribution pattern indicates the products were shipped to 36 customers worldwide.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product names, sizes, and codes listed in the recall notice. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by Kettle Foods or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product: Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream; 1) 6/2 oz (caddy) item # 0711770000, UPC 0 8114 11715 1; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0711714000, UPC 0 84114 11715 1; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0711718000, UPC 0 84114 11719 9; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0711726001 and 0711726500…
Manufacturer: Kettle Foods, Inc.
Category: Food — Snacks
Hazard: metal-fragments

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 (15)

0913737
and 0913847
4) 0913734
18 144 3 5 20:00-23:59
and 18 145 4 5 00:00-13:25
5) 0913734
0913844
18 143 2 5 6:25-23:59
and 18 144 3 5 00:00-4:39
6) 18 144 3 5 14:35-19:59
Best Before 8Nov12
2) 0913847
Best Before 15Nov12 plus 1Nov12 for 15/5 oz
3) 0915244
Best Before 2012NO22 7) 0915354.

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.

See all 4 products in this recall →

Same manufacturer · Kettle Foods, Inc.

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