CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks recalled

Snyder's - Lance is recalling Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesItem #9980, Code Dates: Aug1712, L046B3, LO427B2, LO427B3, LO428B1, LO428B2 and LO428B3.
Quantity recalled3150 cases (30 bags per case)

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-1740-2012
FDA event ID
62311
Recalling firm
Snyder's - Lance, Charlotte, NC
Brand
Tom's
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
4 May 2012
FDA classified
10 Jul 2012
Reported
18 Jul 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Undeclared Allergens
Product category
Cheese

Timeline

4 May 2012Recall initiated by company
10 Jul 2012Classified by FDA+67 days
18 Jul 2012Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product contains undeclared certified colors (Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow#6 Lake, and Blue #1).

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Tom's Bacon Cheddar Fries, Flavored Corn and Potato Snacks, Net Wt., 2.75 oz (78.0g),

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV.

AlabamaArkansasArizonaFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMaineMichiganMissouriMississippiNorth CarolinaNew MexicoPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared certified colors (Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow#6 Lake, and Blue #1).

Which lots are affected?

Item #9980, Code Dates: Aug1712, L046B3, LO427B2, LO427B3, LO428B1, LO428B2 and LO428B3.

Where was it sold?

AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NM, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV.

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.

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