CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips recalled
Frito-Lay is recalling Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips, distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 20 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1730-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80603
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Brand
- Ruffles
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Jul 2018
- FDA classified
- 1 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 8 Aug 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 20 Jul 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 8 Aug 2018 | 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
Potential for cleaning solution to come into contact with the chips.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips 8.5 oz bag
Where it was distributed
Northeastern Ohio and the city of Altoona, PA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential for cleaning solution to come into contact with the chips.
Which lots are affected?
guaranteed fresh date of 25 SEPT 2018. Directly next to or underneath the guaranteed fresh date is a 9-digit manufacturing code that will include the numerical combination 112 or 212 in the first three positions
Where was it sold?
Northeastern Ohio and the city of Altoona, PA
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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
1 other product · FDA event 80603| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Ruffles Original potato chips recalled by Frito-LayRuffles | Frito-Lay | Other | OH, PA |
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