CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb, Net Wts recalled by Frito-Lay

Frito-Lay is recalling Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb, Net Wts, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Feb 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lot codes with expiration dates prior to May 21, 2013 are impacted.
Quantity recalled33,819 cases

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-1138-2013
FDA event ID
64402
Recalling firm
Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Feb 2013
FDA classified
13 Mar 2013
Reported
20 Mar 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Other
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Cheese

Timeline

20 Feb 2013Recall initiated by company
13 Mar 2013Classified by FDA+21 days
20 Mar 2013Published 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

The products were manufacturing using flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling and have the potential to contain metal.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb, Net Wts. 9 oz (255.1 g) UPC 2840003963 and 1 3/8 oz (38.9 g) UPC 2840000892

Where it was distributed

Nationwide through grocery outlets, foodservice, and vending customers.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The products were manufacturing using flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling and have the potential to contain metal.

Which lots are affected?

All lot codes with expiration dates prior to May 21, 2013 are impacted.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide through grocery outlets, foodservice, and vending customers.

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

1 other product · FDA event 64402

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Creamy Roasted Garlic recalled by Frito-Lay.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IISunchips 6 Grain Medley Creamy Roasted Garlic recalled by Frito-LaySunchipsFrito-LayForeign MaterialNationwide

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