Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1

Kettle Foods, INC. recalled Kettle Brand Potato Chips, Sour Cream and Onion, 12/8.5oz, item # 0711387001, UPC 0 84114 11393 1 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jun 7, 2012.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Metal fragments in raw material (lactic acid) of flavorings, recalled by manufacturing firm, were used in the product." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "36 customers Worldwide." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Salem, OR. The recall covers 107 cs (12/8.5oz) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 1, 2012), 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.