Kroger Artificial Bacon Flavored Chips Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
The Kroger Co is recalling specific lots of Kroger Bac'n Buds Artificial Bacon Flavored Chips because a related product tested positive for Salmonella.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
The Kroger Co is recalling 1,620 cases of Kroger Bac'n Buds Artificial Bacon Flavored Chips, 14.1 oz plastic containers. The recall is limited to products with the sell-by date May 20 18PS4. The product was distributed to stores in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
The recall was initiated because a container of Kroger Garlic Powder tested positive for Salmonella during routine FDA retail sampling. As a precautionary measure, the firm is recalling all items produced on the same filling line between sanitation cycles. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the sell-by date and UPC code. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the retailer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kroger Bac'n Buds ARTIFICIAL BACON FLAVORED CHIPS 14.1oz plastic container UPC 0 11110 70025 4
- Manufacturer
- The Kroger Co
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Chips
- 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)
- Sell by: May 20 18PS4
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by The Kroger Co 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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