ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 18 Sep 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending
J. Higgs Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips recalled
Saratoga Potato Chips is recalling J. Higgs Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips, distributed in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 16 Sep 2026 and is listed as ongoing.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FDA-PR-8903ef2c02e4
- Recalling firm
- Saratoga Potato Chips
- Brand
- J. HIGGS
- Classification
- Pending
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 16 Sep 2026
- Reported
- 18 Sep 2026
- Reason category
- Undeclared Soy
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 16 Sep 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared soy allergen. Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips were distributed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores. The product J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar with UPC code 0-51933-31645-4 comes in a 7.75-ounce, flexible multi-layered laminated metalized package marked with Best if USED BY DEC 11 26 and Best if USED BY DEC 18 26 on the top right corner of the bag. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The issue was identified through company review, leading to a recall initiated on September 15, 2025. The recall is ongoing. Consumers who have purchased 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-969-0066.
Product as listed by the company
J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips
Where it was distributed
IN, KY, MD, OH, TN
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared soy allergen. Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips were distributed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores. The product J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar with UPC code 0-51933-31645-4 comes in a 7.75-ounce, flexible multi-layered laminated metalized package marked with Best if USED BY DEC 11 26 and Best if USED BY DEC 18 26 on the top right corner of the bag. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The issue was identified through company review, leading to a recall initiated on September 15, 2025. The recall is ongoing. Consumers who have purchased 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-969-0066.
Where was it sold?
IN, KY, MD, OH, TN
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 an unclassified recall mean?
The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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