Grippo's Cheddar Jalapeno 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 CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH A TOUCH OF JALAPENO natural & Artificially Flavored POTATO CHIPS, 1¿¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, GRANULAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, SPICES, SUGAR, DEXTROSE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION, GARLIC, MODIFI
Brand
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior.
Products Sold
All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior.
Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc. is recalling Grippo's CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH A TOUCH OF JALAPENO natural & Artificially Flavored POTATO CHIPS, 1¿¿oz 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
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