Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.

Recall #F-1400-2013 · Initiated 2013-03-15

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Grippo's Sweet Bermuda Onion Flavored Potato Chips are being recalled because metal fragments were found in the salt used to make the chips. The recall affects 1oz, 1.5oz, and 3.5oz bags sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these chips could be affected, as metal fragments could pose a choking or injury hazard.

What to do

Check your pantry for Grippo's Sweet Bermuda Onion Flavored Potato Chips with the UPC 0 76847 61703 9. If you have them, do not eat them—discard them or return them to the store where you bought them for a refund.

Product

Grippo's Sweet BERMUDA ONION FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1oz, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, SWEET BERMUDA ONION SEASONING***www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 61703 9

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

556cs/60/1oz bags; 995cs/24/1¿oz bags & 1244cs/18/3.5oz bags.

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.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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