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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1526-2017/FDA enforcement
Golden Flake Snack Foods INC·Food·Jan 11, 2017

Golden Flake (R) Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared milk

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, FL, GA +10 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGolden Flake Snack Foods INC
Recalling firmGolden Flake Snack Foods INCBirmingham, AL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 72080 00240 3
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Numbers: APR1417 364 5 and APR1417 365 5
Distribution area
ALARFLGAINKYLAMOMSNCSCTNTXVA

AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA

United States

Quantity affected1743/16 unit cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 1, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1526-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Golden Flake Snack Foods INC initiated this food recall on January 11, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared milk

Golden Flake (R) Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, NET WT was made or distributed by Golden Flake Snack Foods INC in Birmingham, AL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1526-2017, dated March 1, 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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Golden Flake (R) Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, NET WT recall?

Golden Flake Snack Foods INC recalled Golden Flake (R) Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1526-2017. Undeclared milk

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. 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 Golden Flake 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-1526-2017. 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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Official source

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