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Class II, May Cause HarmF-1481-2017

Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20

Recalled by Bwi INC on Jan 30, 2017

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Bwi INC recalled Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jan 30, 2017.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten."

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "U.S. distribution to the following; MA, CA, FL, UT, AZ, WI, NY, OR, IN, MO, IL, NJ, KS, CO, CT, VT, NM, HI, NV, IA, OH, WA, RI, MI. Foreign distribution to the following; Grand Cayman." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Westlake Village, CA. The recall covers 653 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 22, 2017), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Product is labeled as gluten free; however was labeled as containing an ingredient with gluten.

Product Description

Burts British Hand Cooked Potato Chips Sea Salt & Malted Vinegar 150gx10 and 40gx20

Distribution

U.S. distribution to the following; MA, CA, FL, UT, AZ, WI, NY, OR, IN, MO, IL, NJ, KS, CO, CT, VT, NM, HI, NV, IA, OH, WA, RI, MI. Foreign distribution to the following; Grand Cayman.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.