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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1401-2013/FDA enforcement
Grippo Potato Chip Co., INC.·Food·Mar 15, 2013

Grippo's Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, Ingredients: Selected Potatoes, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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 FDAIL, IN, KY, OH +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGrippo Potato Chip Co., INC.
Recalling firmGrippo Potato Chip Co., INC.Cincinnati, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 76847 14125 1
Lot / date codes
  • All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior.
Distribution area
ILINKYOHTNVA

Product was distributed to the following states: IL, IN, KY, OH, TN & VA.

United States

Quantity affected1, 909cs/24/1¿oz bags & 2, 619cs/18/3.5oz bags.
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 22, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1401-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Grippo Potato Chip Co., INC. initiated this food recall on March 15, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed to the following states: IL, IN, KY, OH, TN & VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.

Grippo's Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, Ingredients: Selected Potatoes, … was made or distributed by Grippo Potato Chip Co., INC. in Cincinnati, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1401-2013, dated May 22, 2013.

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, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

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 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

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  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 Grippo's Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, Ingredients: Selected Potatoes, … recall?

Grippo Potato Chip Co., INC. recalled Grippo's Salt & Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips, 1¿oz, 3.5oz, Ingredients: Selected Potatoes, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1401-2013. During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.

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. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Grippo Potato Chip Co., 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-1401-2013. 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

Brand history

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