Kettle Brand New York Cheddar 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, 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,
Brand
Kettle Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
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
Products Sold
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
Kettle Foods, Inc. is recalling Kettle Brand Potato Chips, New York Cheddar; 1) 24/1.5oz, item # 0712278000, UPC 0 8114 11271 2; 2 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