Kettle Foods, Inc.: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-1787-2012)

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:

Kettle Brand Potato Chips, New York Cheddar; 1) 24/1.5oz, item # 0712278000, UPC 0 8114 11271 2; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0703320000 UPC 0 84114 03320 8; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0710863000, UPC 0 84114 0094 1; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0710813001 and 0710813500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 10813 5; 5) Canadian item 12/220 g item # 0711920000, UPC 0 84114 11907 0; 6) 100/5 oz as part of a display, item # 0703450000; 7) Shipper containing 48/8.5 oz, item # 0711651001.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 7, 2012

Date Posted: August 1, 2012

Recall Number: F-1787-2012

Event ID: 62291

Reason for Recall:

Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 805 cs + 468 cs + 144 cs + 169 cs + 84 cs + 2800 bags + 960 bags = 1670 cs + 3760 bags

Code Information:

Best Before 15Nov12 for all plus 1Nov12 for 15/5 oz; Line 2 of package code and case code: 1) 0914438; 2) 0914218, 0914328, and 0914438; 3) 0914544, plus 0914322A and 0914322B for package and 0914322 for case; 4 and 5) 0914212A and 0914212B for package and 0914212 for case; 6) 0914322A no case code. 7) no bag or case code

Distribution Pattern:

36 customers Worldwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated