{
  "id": 8361480,
  "title": "Potato Chip Recall Sparks Warning to Save A Lot Customers in 5 States: Map",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/potato-chip-recall-sparks-warning-to-save-a-lot-customers-in-5-states",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-19T02:27:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/potato-chip-recall-sparks-warning-to-save-a-lot-customers-in-5-states-map-12463026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saratoga Potato Chips LLC issued a recall for two J. HIGGS brand bacon and cheddar potato chip varieties due to potential soy allergen concerns, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected chips were distributed to Save A Lot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Maryland with UPC code 0-51933-31645-4 and best-by dates of December 11, 2026, and December 18, 2026. The FDA's alert, issued on Friday, noted no injuries or illnesses associated with the recall. The agency warns that individuals with soy allergies face the risk of severe or life-threatening reactions if they consume the affected product. Consumers can return the recalled chips to the store where they purchased them for a full refund. Saratoga Potato Chips LLC can be contacted via phone at 1-260-969-0066 for further inquiries. Keith Schneider, a food safety expert, explained that large-scale production and distribution increase the likelihood of detecting issues, but it does not necessarily indicate a lack of safety. Symptoms of a food-related allergic reaction may appear within minutes to hours after consumption and can include difficulty breathing, hives, and swelling of the face, tongue, or throat.",
  "summary": "The latest recall affecting the potato chips comes as fears and attention to foodborne illnesses and recalls remain heightened.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The recall alerts Save A Lot customers in five states to check for potentially hazardous chips, particularly those with soy allergies, who face a risk of severe reactions if they consume the affected product.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}