Potato Chips Were Just Recalled in 4 States

For people living with food allergies, label accuracy is essential, as a mislabeled product or an undeclared ingredient has the potential to trigger serious reactions. Unfortunately, an undeclared allergen is reportedly what has prompted the current recall of a budget-friendly snack.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 2,275 packages of J. Higgs Potato Chip Mix, each variety package holding 18 one-ounce, single-unit packets. Online product listings suggest that the flavors may include Classic, Ripple, Barbecue, Sour Cream and Onion, and Cheddar and Sour Cream.

The agency lists “undeclared milk” as the reason for the recall. A late 2024 Lays potato chip recall occurred for this same reason.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, more than 6 million Americans have a milk allergy. Unlike lactose intolerance, which can cause digestive issues, a milk allergy can lead to such symptoms as rashes, hives, anaphylaxis, and others.

The recalled chips were apparently distributed to four states: Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, and Maryland.

Though no stores were mentioned in the FDA report, it appears that J. Higgs products are sold at Save A Lot, a discount supermarket chain, via Shopify-powered online grocers, and more.

The FDA shared this additional product information:

• Product Description: J. Higgs Potato Chip Mix, 18 1oz singles
• Net Weight: 18 oz.
• Universal Product Code (UPC): 0-51933-37327-3
• Code Information: Best if Used By OCT 05 2025 2M2 1

From the report it appears Saratoga Potato Chips LLC, a company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, voluntarily initiated the recall on June 7, though the FDA didn’t publish the recall until assigning it as a Class II risk label until this week. Class II recalls typically involve situations in which “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.”

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