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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1480-2017/FDA enforcement
The Two Little Guys Company·Food·Dec 28, 2016

Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: the Joe Tea Company, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Joe Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Retro Potato Chips contains a seasoning with a milk powder ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella although firm testing has not…

  • 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 nameThe Two Little Guys Company
Recalling firmThe Two Little Guys CompanyMontclair, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 43234 00172 57 43234 00180 0
Lot / date codes
  • expiration 2 oz size 27-MARCH-2017 THRU 09-JUL-2017 5 oz size 28-AUG-2017 THRU 19-NOV-2017
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide

United States

Quantity affected70, 130 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 22, 2017
FDA recall numberF-1480-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The Two Little Guys Company initiated this food recall on December 28, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Joe Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Retro Potato Chips contains a seasoning with a milk powder ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella although firm testing has not revealed the presence of the bacteria. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Joe Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Retro Potato Chips contains a seasoning with a milk powder ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella although firm testing has not revealed the presence of the bacteria.

Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: the Joe Tea Company, … was made or distributed by The Two Little Guys Company in Montclair, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1480-2017, dated February 22, 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 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

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 Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: the Joe Tea Company, … recall?

The Two Little Guys Company recalled Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: the Joe Tea Company, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1480-2017. Joe Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Retro Potato Chips contains a seasoning with a milk powder ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella although firm testing has not…

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 The Two Little Guys Company 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-1480-2017. 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.