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Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC: Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 18, 2021
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Summary

Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC is recalling 12,995 units of its Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips because an ingredient used in the seasoning may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects chips sold in 1.5, 2.5, and 7 ounce flexible plastic packages across Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their packaging for specific Best By dates in October and November 2021 and return them for a refund.

Risk

The product may contain Salmonella, a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Ballreich Snack Food Company Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips in 1.5 oz, 2.5 oz, or 7 oz flexible plastic bags.
  2. Verify the 'Best By' dates and codes on the packaging: look for Best By dates of 10/18/2021, 10/25/2021, or 11/01/2021. Affected Batch Numbers include 0000700205 and 0000700206, and Julian Codes include 2031, 2101, and 2151.
  3. Do not consume any chips from the affected batches.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer, Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC, for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions or to report a related illness, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips (1.5 oz)
Item Code:
Product Number: 6
Product Number: 185
Product Number: 47
Lot Numbers:
Batch Number: 0000700205
Batch Number: 0000700206
Julian Code: 2031
Julian Code: 2101
Julian Code: 2151
Date Ranges: Best By: 10/18/2021, Best By: 10/25/2021, Best By: 11/01/2021
Product: Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips (2.5 oz)
Item Code:
Product Number: 6
Product Number: 185
Product Number: 47
Lot Numbers:
Batch Number: 0000700205
Batch Number: 0000700206
Julian Code: 2031
Julian Code: 2101
Julian Code: 2151
Date Ranges: Best By: 10/18/2021, Best By: 10/25/2021, Best By: 11/01/2021
Product: Barbeque Marcelled Potato Chips (7 oz)
Item Code:
Product Number: 6
Product Number: 185
Product Number: 47
Lot Numbers:
Batch Number: 0000700205
Batch Number: 0000700206
Julian Code: 2031
Julian Code: 2101
Julian Code: 2151
Date Ranges: Best By: 10/18/2021, Best By: 10/25/2021, Best By: 11/01/2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88466
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ballreich Snack Food Company, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 12,995 units
Distributed To: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio

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