Kellogg Company: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-1669-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Queso Pringles, 40 g , and Cont. Neto Net Weight: 139 g( 4.9 oz) Queso /Cheese; Busting with more Flavor "Ahora con Man Sabor"

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: June 4, 2012

Date Posted: July 4, 2012

Recall Number: F-1669-2012

Event ID: 62274

Reason for Recall:

Queso flavored Pringles, 40 gram and 139 gram sizes, sent to distribution centers in Mexico and Grenada are being recalled because the flavoring ingredient ( under a separate recall) may be contaminated with metal fragments. Pringles processing includes metal fragment seasoning screening and finished product metal detection to 1. 4 mm size. Pringle's product containing the recalled seasoning

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4584 cases

Code Information:

Brand # 80208022,(139 G) Case Identification 2147166260, 2148166260 Brand # 80207887 ( 40 G) Case 2142166210

Distribution Pattern:

Grenada and Mexico.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated