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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1455-2017/FDA enforcement
Bickel's Snack Foods INC·Food·Dec 22, 2016

Bickel's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips Sold In.75 OZ., 2 OZ., 7 OZ., and 8.5 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Bickel's Snack Foods, Inc. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling all snack products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its' secondary seasoning component…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAVT, NJ, NY, FL +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBickel's Snack Foods INC
Recalling firmBickel's Snack Foods INCYork, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC: 7148700930, 7148700602, 7148721020, 7148711030
Distribution area
VTNJNYFLMIWIVA

Shipped to VT, NJ, NY, FL, MI, WI, and VA

United States

Quantity affected.75 oz 179 cases (36 bags/case); 2 oz 57 (cases/18 bags/case), 7 oz 152 cases (12 bags/case), 8.5 oz 355 cases(9 bags/case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 15, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1455-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bickel's Snack Foods INC initiated this food recall on December 22, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Bickel's Snack Foods, Inc. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling all snack products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its' secondary seasoning component suppliers. The FDA report lists distribution as: Shipped to VT, NJ, NY, FL, MI, WI, and VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Bickel's Snack Foods, Inc. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling all snack products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its' secondary seasoning component suppliers.

Bickel's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips Sold In.75 OZ., 2 OZ., 7 OZ., and 8.5 OZ was made or distributed by Bickel's Snack Foods INC in York, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1455-2017, dated February 15, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Bickel's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips Sold In.75 OZ., 2 OZ., 7 OZ., and 8.5 OZ recall?

Bickel's Snack Foods INC recalled Bickel's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips Sold In.75 OZ., 2 OZ., 7 OZ., and 8.5 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1455-2017. Bickel's Snack Foods, Inc. of York, PA is voluntarily recalling all snack products that were made with milk ingredients supplied by one of its' secondary seasoning component…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Bickel's Snack Foods INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1455-2017. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.