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FDA Food recall · Reported December 27, 2017

Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips, 8 oz., UPC 39779-013126.

Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recall #
F-0533-2018
Affected scope
127,120 units
Initiated
December 14, 2016
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Old Dutch Foods, Inc recalled Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips, 8 oz., UPC 39779-013126. - a critical-severity action.

Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips, 8 oz., UPC 39779-013126. was recalled by Old Dutch Foods, Inc in December 27, 2017. Reason: Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be co…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0533-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Old Dutch Foods, Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be co….

Critical
severity level
127K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
December 27, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0533-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips, 8 oz., UPC 39779-013126.

Reason for recall

Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0533-2018
Date reported December 27, 2017
Date initiated December 14, 2016
Recalling firm Old Dutch Foods, Inc
Firm location Roseville, MN
Affected scope 127,120 units
Distribution IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

127,120 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Urge Ranch flavored Tortilla Chips, 8 oz., UPC 39779-013126.. Recalled by Old Dutch Foods, Inc. Units affected: 127,120 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Products were made with a seasoning component that contains a milk ingredient that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 27, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0533-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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