CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled
Herr Foods is recalling Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Dec 2016 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-1263-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76031
- Recalling firm
- Herr Foods, Nottingham, PA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 13 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 25 Jan 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
| 20 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 25 Jan 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Herrs Foods is announcing a product recall on Chipotle flavored Kettle Potato Chips under the Herrs and the Peddlers Pantry Brand, 2.625 oz., and 8.0 oz. due to possible health risk. These products were flavored with Chipotle seasoning that contained a milk ingredient. The milk ingredient is being recalled due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination.
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
Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 2.625 oz and 8.0 oz
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution
Stores named: Chipotle
Questions about this recall
Is Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled?
Yes. Herr Foods recalled Smoked Chipotle Flavored Kettle Cooked Potato Chips on 20 Dec 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1263-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Herrs Foods is announcing a product recall on Chipotle flavored Kettle Potato Chips under the Herrs and the Peddlers Pantry Brand, 2.625 oz., and 8.0 oz. due to possible health risk. These products were flavored with Chipotle seasoning that contained a milk ingredient. The milk ingredient is being recalled due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 72600 03339 and 7600 03420
Where was it sold?
Nationwide distribution
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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