The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·PHA-05012025-002·Announced 2025-05-01

USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Imported Pork Crackling Chips

USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for mixed potato chip products containing pork cracklings imported from Colombia, a country ineligible to export meat to the U.S.

What this means for you

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 a public health alert for an import violation with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary action.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert on May 1, 2025, for specific mixed potato chip products containing chicharrón (pork cracklings) imported from the Republic of Colombia. Colombia is ineligible to export meat products to the United States. FSIS issued this alert to ensure consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A formal recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

The affected products include various sizes of "De Todito" mixed chips (NATURAL, BBQ, and LIMÓN varieties) and "GOLPE CON TODO SABOR LIMÓN" mixed chips. These items were imported between August 2024 and March 2025 and shipped to distributors in Florida and New York, as well as retail locations nationwide. The products do not bear import marks on their labels. The issue was discovered during routine surveillance activities at two retailers.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to the consumption of these products. Consumers who have purchased these items are urged not to consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Cracklings Products Imported From the Republic of Colombia
Category
Food — Snacks / Chips
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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