Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Chips (Hartleys) – Undeclared Milk (2013)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hartley's Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar 4.5 oz and 2.5 oz bags Hartley's Potato Chip Co., Inc, Lewistown, PA Ingredients: potatoes, vegetable shortening, salt, lactose, sodium diacetate, salt, malic acid, sodium citrate, with not more than 2% silicon dioxide and partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oil.
Brand
Hartleys Potato Chip Company Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Sell by Dates: Oct 7 2013 and Oct 30 2013
Products Sold
Sell by Dates: Oct 7 2013 and Oct 30 2013
Hartleys Potato Chip Company Inc is recalling Hartley's Potato Chips Salt & Vinegar 4.5 oz and 2.5 oz bags Hartley's Potato Chip Co., Inc, Lewisto due to Undeclared lactose (milk) in seasoning sub-ingredient used in the manufacturing of Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips.. 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
Undeclared lactose (milk) in seasoning sub-ingredient used in the manufacturing of Hartley's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026