Kettle Brand Potato Chips (Kettle Foods) – Metal Fragments (2012)
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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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream; 1) 6/2 oz (caddy) item # 0711770000, UPC 0 8114 11715 1; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0711714000, UPC 0 84114 11715 1; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0711718000, UPC 0 84114 11719 9; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0711726001 and 0711726500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 11728 1; 5) 10/13 oz item # 0711716001, UPC 0 84114 11717 5; 6) 12/220 g item # 0711915000, UPC 0 84114 1190 5; 7) 10/397g item # 071172
Brand
Kettle Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best Before 15Nov12 for the following: Line 2 of package code and case code: 1) 0915247, 0913737, and 0913847, 4) 0913734, 18 144 3 5 20:00-23:59, and 18 145 4 5 00:00-13:25, 5) 0913734, 0913844, 18 143 2 5 6:25-23:59, and 18 144 3 5 00:00-4:39, 6) 18 144 3 5 14:35-19:59, Best Before 8Nov12, 2) 0913847, Best Before 15Nov12 plus 1Nov12 for 15/5 oz, 3) 0915244, Best Before 2012NO22 7) 0915354.
Products Sold
Best Before 15Nov12 for the following: Line 2 of package code and case code: 1) 0915247, 0913737, and 0913847; 4) 0913734, 18 144 3 5 20:00-23:59, and 18 145 4 5 00:00-13:25; 5) 0913734, 0913844, 18 143 2 5 6:25-23:59, and 18 144 3 5 00:00-4:39; 6) 18 144 3 5 14:35-19:59; Best Before 8Nov12; 2) 0913847; Best Before 15Nov12 plus 1Nov12 for 15/5 oz; 3) 0915244; Best Before 2012NO22 7) 0915354.
Kettle Foods, Inc. is recalling Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream; 1) 6/2 oz (caddy) item # 0711770000 due to Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.. 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
Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.
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 noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026