CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Dec 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Old Dutch Ripples French Onion flavored Potato Chips recalled

Old Dutch Foods is recalling Old Dutch Ripples French Onion flavored Potato Chips, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 14 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCode Dates Between: 8/11/16 - 2/28/17.

Quantity recalled505,705 units

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-0531-2018
FDA event ID: 75968
Recalling firm: Old Dutch Foods, Roseville, MN
Brand: Old Dutch
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Dec 2016
FDA classified: 5 Jan 2018
Reported: 27 Dec 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Chips

Timeline

14 Dec 2016	Recall initiated by company
27 Dec 2017	Published in enforcement report	+378 days
5 Jan 2018	Classified by FDA	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Old Dutch Ripples French Onion flavored Potato Chips, 2 oz., UPC 74690-023670, and 8 oz. UPC 74690-230160.

Where it was distributed

IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY

Iowa Illinois Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Nebraska South Dakota Wisconsin Wyoming

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Code Dates Between: 8/11/16 - 2/28/17.

Where was it sold?

IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

4 other products · FDA event 75968

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Dec 2017	CLASS I	Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips recalled by Old Dutch FoodsUrge Ranch	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states
27 Dec 2017	CLASS I	Cheddar & Sour Cream flavored Potato Chips packaged under recalled	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states
27 Dec 2017	CLASS I	Jalapeno Popper flavored Potato Chips packaged under recalled	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states
27 Dec 2017	CLASS I	Lund's & Byerly's Chipotle Ranch flavored Potato Chips recalledLund's	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states

More recalls from Old Dutch Foods

All 5

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Dec 2017Food	CLASS I	Lund's & Byerly's Chipotle Ranch flavored Potato Chips recalledLund's	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states
27 Dec 2017Food	CLASS I	Jalapeno Popper flavored Potato Chips packaged under recalled	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states
27 Dec 2017Food	CLASS I	Cheddar & Sour Cream flavored Potato Chips packaged under recalled	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states
27 Dec 2017Food	CLASS I	Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips recalled by Old Dutch FoodsUrge Ranch	Old Dutch Foods	Salmonella	9 states

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