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Sonora Mills Foods INC Dba Popch·Food·Sep 10, 2019

Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.

  • 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 FDAIL, CA, OR, TX +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSonora Mills Foods INC Dba Popch
Recalling firmSonora Mills Foods INC Dba PopchPlaya Vista, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 82666 50080 30 82666 71100 1
Lot / date codes
  • AUG 0620 - 5 oz. AUG 0720 8 oz.
Distribution area
ILCAORTXWANVUTAZ

Il, CA, CP. OR, TX, WA, TX, NV, UT, AZ and Canada and Kuwait.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected6, 691 cases (total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 16, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0026-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sonora Mills Foods INC Dba Popch initiated this food recall on September 10, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification. The FDA report lists distribution as: Il, CA, CP. OR, TX, WA, TX, NV, UT, AZ and Canada and Kuwait.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.

Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips was made or distributed by Sonora Mills Foods INC Dba Popch in Playa Vista, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0026-2020, dated October 16, 2019.

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 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 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 Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips recall?

Sonora Mills Foods INC Dba Popch recalled Popchips Sea Salt Potato Popped Chips in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0026-2020. Some batches of PopChips may contain gluten levels that exceed the firms specification.

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 Sonora Mills Foods INC Dba Popch 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-0026-2020. 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.