Grippo's Bar-B-Q Chips (Grippo) – metal fragment risk (2013)
Class II: 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
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Grippo's BAR-B-Q FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1oz, 1 1/8oz, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, 8oz, 12oz bags & 1.5lb boxes, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, SUGAR, TORULA YEAST, SPICES, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CORN FLOUR ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL HICKORY SMOKE FLAVOR, CARMEL COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SILICON DIOXIDE. CONTAINS: SULFITES. www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 13131 3 Product Quantity Distributed: 19,685cs/60/1oz bags; 19,75
Brand
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior, all 1.5# boxes with an expiration date of April 29 and prior.
Products Sold
All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior, all 1.5# boxes with an expiration date of April 29 and prior.
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc. is recalling Grippo's BAR-B-Q FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1oz, 1 1/8oz, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, 8oz, 12oz bags & 1.5lb boxes, ING due to During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, IN, KY, OH, TN, VA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026