Kettle Brand Sour Cream & Onion 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, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1
Brand
Kettle Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best Before 22Nov12
Products Sold
Best Before 22Nov12, 18 151 3 4 A/B 16:40-23:59 and 18 152 4 4 A/B 00:00-00:53 case code: 18 151 3 4 16:40-23:59 and 18 152 4 4 00:00-00:53
Kettle Foods, Inc. is recalling Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1 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