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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1481-2017/FDA enforcement
Bwi INC·Food·Jan 30, 2017

Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDAMA, CA, FL, UT +20 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBwi INC
Recalling firmBwi INCWestlake Village, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #: 0217, 0317, 040617, 0517, 160603, 160711, 160810, 160921.
Distribution area
MACAFLUTAZWINYORINMOILNJKSCOCTVTNMHINVIAOHWARIMI

U.S. distribution to the following; MA, CA, FL, UT, AZ, WI, NY, OR, IN, MO, IL, NJ, KS, CO, CT, VT, NM, HI, NV, IA, OH, WA, RI, MI. Foreign distribution to the following; Grand Cayman.

United States

Quantity affected653 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 22, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1481-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bwi INC initiated this food recall on January 30, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following; MA, CA, FL, UT, AZ, WI, NY, OR, IN, MO, IL, NJ, KS, CO, CT, VT, NM, HI, NV, IA, OH, WA, RI, MI. Foreign distribution to the following; Grand Cayman.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten.

Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20 was made or distributed by Bwi INC in Westlake Village, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1481-2017, dated February 22, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  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 Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20 recall?

Bwi INC recalled Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20 in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1481-2017. Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten.

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 wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Bwi 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-1481-2017. 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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