Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.

Recall #F-1401-2013 · Initiated 2013-03-15

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Grippo's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips are being recalled because metal fragments were found in the salt ingredient used to make the chips. The affected products were distributed to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these chips could potentially be affected, as metal fragments could cause injury if consumed.

What to do

Check your pantry for Grippo's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips in 1.5oz or 3.5oz bags. If you have them, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store where you bought them. You can find more information at www.grippopotatochips.com or contact the company directly with questions.

Product

Grippo's Salt & Vinegar FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT, LACTOSE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SODIUM DIACETATE, MALIC ACID, AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED CONTAINS: MILK***www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 14125 1

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

1,909cs/24/1¿oz bags & 2,619cs/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