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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Lowes Foods Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared MSG

Agency Publication Date: March 10, 2026
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Summary

Uncle Ray's LLC is recalling approximately 2,800 cases (about 25,200 bags) of Lowes Foods Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips because they contain undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG) and have inaccurate sodium levels listed on the Nutrition Facts panel. This recall affects 8-ounce bags sold at Lowes Foods locations in North Carolina. No illnesses or incidents have been reported to date, but consumers who are sensitive to MSG or monitoring their sodium intake should not consume this product. You should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The product contains monosodium glutamate (MSG) and higher-than-reported sodium levels that are not listed on the packaging, which poses a health risk to individuals with MSG sensitivities or those on medically restricted low-sodium diets.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 8-ounce bags of Lowes Foods sour cream and onion flavored potato chips with UPC 7 41643 05576 6.
  2. Verify if your product matches one of the following code dates: 21FEB2026, 28FEB2026, 12MAR2026, 19MAR2026, 02APR2026, 01JUL2026, 15JUL2026, 01OCT2026, 22OCT2026, 19NOV2026, or 09DEC2026.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Lowes Foods sour cream and onion flavored potato chips (8oz. bag)by Lowes Foods
Variants: Sour Cream and Onion
UPC Codes:
741643055766
Lot Numbers:
21FEB2026
28FEB2026
12MAR2026
19MAR2026
02APR2026
01JUL2026
15JUL2026
01OCT2026
22OCT2026
19NOV2026
09DEC2026

9 retail units per case; Recall #: H-0552-2026

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98506
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Uncle Ray's LLC
Sold By: Lowes Foods
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2800 cases
Distributed To: North Carolina

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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