RECALL: Saratoga Potato Chips Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips

Summary

Company Announcement Date:

September 16, 2026

FDA Publish Date:

September 18, 2026

Product Type:

Food & Beverages
Allergens

Reason for Announcement:

Undeclared soy allergen

Company Name:

Saratoga Potato Chips LLC

Brand Name:

1. HIGGS

Product Description:

Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips

Company Announcement

Saratoga Potato Chips of Fort Wayne, IN, is recalling two Best if USED BY codes of 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared soy allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips were distributed in the states of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores.

The product J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar with UPC code 0-51933-31645-4 comes in a 7.75-ounce, flexible multi-layered laminated metalized package marked with Best if USED BY DEC 11 26 and Best if USED BY DEC 18 26 on the top right corner of the bag.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The issue was identified through company review, leading to a recall initiated on September 15, 2025. The recall is ongoing.

Consumers who have purchased 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-260-969-0066.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:

1-260-969-0066

* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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