Grippo Potato Chip Co., Inc.: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-1398-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Grippo's Potato Chips, 1oz, 1 1/8oz , 1¿oz, 3.5oz, 8oz, 12oz bags & 1.5lb boxes, INGREDIENTS: SELECTED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL***AND SALT. www.grippopotatochips.com GRIPPO POTATO CHIP CO, INC. CINCINNATI, OH 45239 UPC: 0 76847 61701 5 Product Quantity Distributed: 1,410cs/60/1oz bags; 860cs/48/1 1/8oz bags; 5,802cs/24/1¿oz bags; 2,517cs/18/3.5oz bags; 11,701cs/6/Twin Pks; 2,009cs/9/8oz bags; 234cs/6/12oz bags; 71cs/36/1oz bags & 21,970/1.5# boxes.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 15, 2013

Date Posted: May 22, 2013

Recall Number: F-1398-2013

Event ID: 65045

Reason for Recall:

During an inspection by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the firm was notified of numerous metal fragments in the salt hopper.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: See Product Description

Code Information:

All bagged products with an expiration date of May 20th and prior, all 1.5# boxes with an expiration date of April 29 and prior.

Distribution Pattern:

Product was distributed to the following states: IL, IN, KY, OH, TN & VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated