CLASS II Food recall · Reported 22 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted recalled by Bwi
Bwi is recalling Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20, distributed in 24 states. The recall was initiated on 30 Jan 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1481-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76350
- Recalling firm
- Bwi, Westlake Village, CA
- Brand
- Burts British
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jan 2017
- FDA classified
- 14 Feb 2017
- Reported
- 22 Feb 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 30 Jan 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Feb 2017 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 22 Feb 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following; MA, CA, FL, UT, AZ, WI, NY, OR, IN, MO, IL, NJ, KS, CO, CT, VT, NM, HI, NV, IA, OH, WA, RI, MI. Foreign distribution to the following; Grand Cayman.
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Questions about this recall
Is Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20 recalled?
Yes. Bwi recalled Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20 on 30 Jan 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1481-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 0217, 0317, 040617, 0517, 160603, 160711, 160810, 160921.
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to the following; MA, CA, FL, UT, AZ, WI, NY, OR, IN, MO, IL, NJ, KS, CO, CT, VT, NM, HI, NV, IA, OH, WA, RI, MI. Foreign distribution to the following; Grand Cayman.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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