CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips recalled
Sonora Mills Foods is recalling Popchips Sour Cream & Onion 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-0027-2020
- FDA event ID
- 83799
- Recalling firm
- Sonora Mills Foods, Playa Vista, CA
- Brand
- Popchips Sour
- 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 Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips; 5 oz. bag and 8 oz. bag UPC: 0 82666 50070 4 - 5 oz. 0 82666 77700 7 - 8 oz.
Where it was distributed
Il, CA, CP. OR, TX, WA, TX, NV, UT, AZ and Canada and Kuwait.
Questions about this recall
Is Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips recalled?
Yes. Sonora Mills Foods recalled Popchips Sour Cream & Onion Potato Popped Chips on 10 Sep 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0027-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.
Which lots are affected?
8 oz. -AUG 0720; 5 oz. AUG 0620 - Popchips and Safeway; AUG 0720; AUG 2820 - Popchips only.
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 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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