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FDA Food recall · Reported February 22, 2017

Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: The Joe Tea Company, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-0255 (973)744-7502 Net Wt. 2 OZ UPC 743234001725 Net Wt. 5 OZ UPC 743234001800

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 r…

Recall #
F-1480-2017
Affected scope
70,130 bags
Initiated
December 28, 2016
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The Two Little Guys Company recalled Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: The Joe Tea Com… - a moderate-severity action.

Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: The Joe Tea Com… was recalled by The Two Little Guys Company in February 22, 2017. Reason: Joe Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Retro Potato Chips contains a seasoning with a milk powder ingredient th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1480-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

The Two Little Guys Company issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Joe Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Retro Potato Chips contains a seasoning with a milk powder ingredient th….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 22, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1480-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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, 2 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 1,371 cosmetics & personal care 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 moderate severity.

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

Product description

Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: The Joe Tea Company, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-0255 (973)744-7502 Net Wt. 2 OZ UPC 743234001725 Net Wt. 5 OZ UPC 743234001800

Reason for recall

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1480-2017
Date reported February 22, 2017
Date initiated December 28, 2016
Recalling firm The Two Little Guys Company
Firm location Montclair, NJ
Affected scope 70,130 bags
Distribution Nationwide

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

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Joe Chips Retro Potato Chips Sour Cream & Toasted Onion Distributed by: The Joe Tea Company, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043-0255 (973)744-7502 Net Wt. 2 OZ UPC 743234001725 Net Wt. 5 OZ UPC 743234001800. Recalled by The Two Little Guys Company. Units affected: 70,130 bags.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 22, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1480-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
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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