Kettle Foods, Inc.: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-1788-2012)

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, Krinkle Cut Cheddar and Sour Cream; 1) 6/2 oz (caddy) item # 0711770000, UPC 0 8114 11715 1; 2) 24/2 oz item # 0711714000, UPC 0 84114 11715 1; 3) 15/5 oz item # 0711718000, UPC 0 84114 11719 9; 4) 12/8.5 oz item #'s 0711726001 and 0711726500 (different numbers for different geographical locations of distribution), UPC 0 84114 11728 1; 5) 10/13 oz item # 0711716001, UPC 0 84114 11717 5; 6) 12/220 g item # 0711915000, UPC 0 84114 1190 5; 7) 10/397g item # 0711729000, UPC 0 84114 11731 1.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 7, 2012

Date Posted: August 1, 2012

Recall Number: F-1788-2012

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: 2462 cs+ 36 cs + 106 cs + 759 cs and 960 bags + 3515 cs + 360 cs + 20 bags = 7184 cs 980 bags

Code Information:

Best Before 15Nov12 for the following: Line 2 of package code and case code: 1) 0915247, 0913737, and 0913847; 4) 0913734, 18 144 3 5 20:00-23:59, and 18 145 4 5 00:00-13:25; 5) 0913734, 0913844, 18 143 2 5 6:25-23:59, and 18 144 3 5 00:00-4:39; 6) 18 144 3 5 14:35-19:59; Best Before 8Nov12; 2) 0913847; Best Before 15Nov12 plus 1Nov12 for 15/5 oz; 3) 0915244; Best Before 2012NO22 7) 0915354.

Distribution Pattern:

36 customers Worldwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated