Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion flavored Potato Chips due to a packaging error that incorrectly states…
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.
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UPC No. 7260000061 for all the following Lot Numbers: Jan 2 2016D Jan 9 2016B A Jan 9 2016 C Jan 9 2016 Jan 16 2016 A Jan 16 2016 B Jan 16 2016 E D Jan 23 2016 Jan 23 2016 A Jan 23 2016 C Jan 30 2016 C
Distribution area
VAILFLOHMNSCGATXALMONCPAVTNYCTMAMSCAWVTNKY
VA, IL, FL, OH, MN, SC, GA, TX, AL, MO, NC, PA, VT, NY, CT, MA, MS, CA, WV, TN, AL, KY
United States
Quantity affected
231, 120
Recall initiation
FDA report date: November 25, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0187-2016
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Herrs Foods INC initiated this food recall on October 27, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion flavored Potato Chips due to a packaging error that incorrectly states that the product is gluten free. While the back panel of the package complies with U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) label regulations by listing Wheat in the ingredient statement as well as Contains Wheat in its. The FDA report lists distribution as: VA, IL, FL, OH, MN, SC, GA, TX, AL, MO, NC, PA, VT, NY, CT, MA, MS, CA, WV, TN, AL, KY.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion flavored Potato Chips due to a packaging error that incorrectly states that the product is gluten free. While the back panel of the package complies with U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) label regulations by listing Wheat in the ingredient statement as well as Contains Wheat in its
Herr's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips was made or distributed by Herrs Foods INC in Nottingham, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0187-2016, dated November 25, 2015.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
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
1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
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
4 answers
What is the Herr's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips recall?
Herrs Foods INC recalled Herr's Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Potato Chips in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0187-2016. Herr Foods Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of certain bags of its 1.875 oz. Sour Cream and Onion flavored Potato Chips due to a packaging error that incorrectly states…
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 Herrs 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-0187-2016. 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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