Why it was recalled
Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.
Product description
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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
36 customers Worldwide
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1787-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 7, 2012
- FDA report date
- Aug 1, 2012
- Quantity
- 805 cs + 468 cs + 144 cs + 169 cs + 84 cs + 2800 bags + 960 bags = 1670 cs + 3760 bags
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Kettle Foods, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1787-2012, exactly as published.
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- City
- Salem
- State
- OR
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 62291
- Address
- 3125 Kettle Court Se
- Code information
- 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
- Postal code
- 97301
- Report date
- Aug 1, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1787-2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Kettle Foods, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 805 cs + 468 cs + 144 cs + 169 cs + 84 cs + 2800 bags + 960 bags = 1670 cs + 3760 bags
- Termination date
- Aug 15, 2012
- Reason for recall
- Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- 36 customers Worldwide
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 7, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jul 23, 2012