Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.

Recall #F-1398-2013 · Initiated 2013-03-15

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What happened

Grippo's Potato Chips are being recalled because metal fragments were found in the salt used to make the chips during a routine inspection. The affected products were distributed in six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased Grippo's Potato Chips in the affected states could potentially be affected, as metal fragments pose a choking and injury hazard.

What to do

Check your pantry for Grippo's Potato Chips in any size (1oz through 1.5lb packages) and stop consuming them if you find any. You can return the product to the store where you purchased it for a refund, or contact Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc. through their website at www.grippopotatochips.com for more information.

Product

Grippo's Potato Chips, 1oz, 1 1/8oz , 1¿oz, 3.5oz, 8oz, 12oz bags & 1.5lb boxes, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT. www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 61701 5 Product Quantity Distributed: 1,410cs/60/1oz bags; 860cs/48/1 1/8oz bags; 5,802cs/24/1¿oz bags; 2,517cs/18/3.5oz bags; 11,701cs/6/Twin Pks; 2,009cs/9/8oz bags; 234cs/6/12oz bags; 71cs/36/1oz bags & 21,970/1.5# boxes.

Reason for recall

During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.

Quantity affected

See Product Description

Distribution

Product was distributed to the following states: IL, IN, KY, OH, TN & VA.

Lot / code info

All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior, all 1.5# boxes with an expiration date of April 29 and prior.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit