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Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, INC.·Food·Dec 20, 2016

Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Womelsdorf, PA - Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips due to information they received from their seasoning…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDieffenbach's Potato Chips, INC.
Recalling firmDieffenbach's Potato Chips, INC.Womelsdorf, PA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 7.85654.00014.8 and 7.85654.00015.5
Distribution area

Distributed within South Central Pennsylvania

United States

Quantity affected34, 982 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 25, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1265-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, INC. initiated this food recall on December 20, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Womelsdorf, PA - Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips due to information they received from their seasoning supplier that an ingredient in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed within South Central Pennsylvania.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Womelsdorf, PA - Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips due to information they received from their seasoning supplier that an ingredient in the seasoning may contain traces of Salmonella.

Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 OZ was made or distributed by Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, INC. in Womelsdorf, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1265-2017, dated January 25, 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 bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

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

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 OZ recall?

Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, INC. recalled Dieffenbach's Sour Cream and Onion Kettle Chips 9 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1265-2017. Womelsdorf, PA - Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for our Sour Cream & Onion Kettle Chips due to information they received from their seasoning…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Dieffenbach's Potato Chips, 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-1265-2017. 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.