CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Popchips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Popped Chips recalled
Sonora Mills Foods is recalling Popchips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Popped Chips, distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Washington. The recall was initiated on 10 Sep 2019 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-0028-2020
- FDA event ID
- 83799
- Recalling firm
- Sonora Mills Foods, Playa Vista, CA
- Brand
- Popchips Sea
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Sep 2019
- FDA classified
- 9 Oct 2019
- Reported
- 16 Oct 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Oct 2019 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 16 Oct 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
Product as listed by the FDA
Popchips Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag; 85 g bag - Canada UPC: 0 82666 50050 6 - 5 oz. UPC: 0 82666 71240 4 - 85 g Safeway brand: 5 oz. bag; UPC: 0 21130 29543 2
Where it was distributed
Il, CA, CP. OR, TX, WA, TX, NV, UT, AZ and Canada and Kuwait.
ArizonaCaliforniaNevadaTexasUtahWashington
Stores named: Albertsons
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
Which lots are affected?
5 oz. -AUG 0620, AUG 0620; 85 g - AUG 0620, AUG 0720.
Where was it sold?
Il, CA, CP. OR, TX, WA, TX, NV, UT, AZ and Canada and Kuwait.
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 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
3 other products · FDA event 83799This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips recalledPopchips Sour | Sonora Mills Foods | Other | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips recalled by Sonora Mills FoodsPopchips Sea | Sonora Mills Foods | Other | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Popchips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream recalledPopchips Variety | Sonora Mills Foods | Other | 6 states |
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All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Popchips Variety Pack of Sea Salt, BBQ and Sour Cream recalledPopchips Variety | Sonora Mills Foods | Other | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips recalled by Sonora Mills FoodsPopchips Sea | Sonora Mills Foods | Other | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips recalledPopchips Sour | Sonora Mills Foods | Other | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | popchips¿ Cheddar Potato, Popped Chip Snack recalled | Sonora Mills Foods | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks under the following brand names: Fred Meyer recalledfollowing | Sonora Mills Foods | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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All 323| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | J. Higgs Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips recalledJ. HIGGS | Saratoga Potato Chips | Undeclared Soy | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsZapp's Big | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty Sour | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Tree Nuts | Nationwide |