Latest news with #SaratogaPotatoChipsLLC
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Urgent nationwide recall for potato chips
Published: Updated: Potato chips sold in four states have been urgently recalled over potentially serious adverse health consequences. More than 2,000 bags of J. Higgs Potato Chip Mix, produced by Indiana-based Saratoga Potato Chips LLC, have been pulled from shelves due to the presence of undeclared milk not listed on the label. The hidden ingredient poses a serious threat to the millions of Americans with milk allergies, with reactions ranging from mild symptoms like hives and swelling to anaphylaxis, a potentially deadly condition that can cause difficulty breathing. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II, meaning the chips could lead to medically reversible health effects, though no illnesses have been reported yet. The affected 1-ounce snack packs were distributed in Maryland , Kentucky , Florida , and Indiana , with a use-by date of October 5, 2025, and UPC 0-51933-37327-3. While the recall notice did not specify which stores sold the chips, they are commonly found in Save-A-Lot and Walmart . Consumers with milk allergies are urged to avoid the product immediately and contact the company if they've purchased any of the recalled packages. The FDA said on its website: 'People with food allergies should read labels and avoid the foods they are allergic to. The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food.' Milk can cause severe reactions in the 30 to 50million Americans with lactose intolerance and the 7million with dairy allergies. People who are lactose intolerant cannot properly digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. This occurs because their bodies don't produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to break down lactose. Undigested lactose then travels to the gut and gets fermented by bacteria, leading to digestive distress. Symptoms usually start within 30 minutes to two hours of consuming a dairy product and include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, bloating and gas. Additionally, roughly two percent of Americans - 6.6million - are allergic to milk. Symptoms of an allergy include hives, wheezing, coughing, congestion, face and throat swelling and in severe cases, anaphylaxis. This is a life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs very quickly after being exposed to an allergen. It triggers an extreme immune response, leading to dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath and vomiting. If not treated quickly with epinephrine (adrenaline), which can be administered via injection like an EpiPen or nasal spray, a person can die. Customers who purchased the affected products are urged to avoid consuming them if they are allergic to dairy. Snack giant Frito-Lay recalled nearly 1,300 bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips in March also due to cross-contamination with milk. The chips were distributed to stores across 13 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The 13-ounce bags of yellow corn chips could contain another variety, the nacho cheese tortilla chips, which contain milk. People with milk allergies should avoid bags that say 'Guaranteed Fresh' date of 20 MAY 2025 and one of the following manufacturing codes: 471106504 18 13:XX ; 471106505 85 13:XX ; 471106506 85 13:XX ; 471106507 85 13:XX. Frito-Lay said in a statement: 'Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product.'
Newsweek
16-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
FDA Issues Risk Warning for Potato Chips Recall
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A recall of potato chips due to the possible presence of an undeclared allergen has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Saratoga Potato Chips LLC, based in Indiana, issued a voluntary recall for more than 2,000 bags of chips due to the undeclared presence of milk on July 7. The FDA subsequently issued a Class II risk classification on July 15. Newsweek contacted Saratoga Potato Chips LLC for comment by email. Stock image. Saratoga Potato Chips LLC issued a voluntary recall for more than 2,000 bags of crisps due to the undeclared presence of milk on July 7. Stock image. Saratoga Potato Chips LLC issued a voluntary recall for more than 2,000 bags of crisps due to the undeclared presence of milk on July 7. Robert Michael/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images Why It Matters A Class II risk classification refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. The recall was initiated due to the undeclared presence of milk, one of the nine major food allergens as defined in law. The others are eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms, such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications, such as anaphylaxis, that may include fatal respiratory problems. What To Know The product impacted by the recall is the following: - J. Higgs Potato Chip Mix - 2275 bags - UPC code: 0-51933-37327-3 - best if used by date: October 5, 2025 The product was distributed to retail locations in Maryland, Kentucky, Florida and Indiana. What People Are Saying The FDA says on its website: "People with food allergies should read labels and avoid the foods they are allergic to. The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food." Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, the director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, told Newsweek previously: "Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last five, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there's like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods." What Happens Next The recall is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA. People with sensitivities or allergies to milk should not consume the affected product.
