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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 7, 2012 (14 years ago)

Kettle Brand Potato Chips recall

Recalled by Kettle Foods, Inc. · Salem, OR, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.

What was recalled

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, New York Cheddar; 1) 24/1.5oz, item # 0712278000, UPC 0 8114 11271 2; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0703320000 UPC 0 84114 03320 8; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0710863000, UPC 0 84114 0094 1; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0710813001 and 0710813500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 10813 5; 5) Canadian item 12/220 g item # 0711920000, UPC 0 84114 11907 0; 6) 100/5 oz as part of a display, item # 0703450000; 7) Shipper containing 48/8.5 oz, item # 0711651001.

Quantity: 805 cs + 468 cs + 144 cs + 169 cs + 84 cs + 2800 bags + 960 bags = 1670 cs + 3760 bags

Food: Cheese Chips & snacks

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Best Before 15Nov12 for all plus 1Nov12 for 15/5 oz; Line 2 of package code and case code: 1) 0914438; 2) 0914218, 0914328, and 0914438; 3) 0914544, plus 0914322A and 0914322B for package and 0914322 for case; 4 and 5) 0914212A and 0914212B for package and 0914212 for case; 6) 0914322A no case code. 7) no bag or case code

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: 36 customers Worldwide

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Kettle Foods, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jun 7, 2012
In FDA report of
Aug 1, 2012
Terminated
Aug 15, 2012
FDA recall number
F-1787-2012 · event 62291
Official record
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Also recalled with it (3 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

Kettle Brand Potato Chips

Reason Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

Kettle Foods, Inc. F-1786-2012
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

Kettle Brand Potato Chips

Reason Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

Kettle Foods, Inc. F-1788-2012
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

Kettle Brand Potato Chips

Reason Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

Kettle Foods, Inc. F-1789-2012

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Reason Dried pineapple which contains sulfur dioxide was accidently used to manufacturer the trail mix. The formula calls for untreated dried pineapple.

Kettle Foods, Inc. F-1267-2013

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