Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

J. Higgs Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips recall: Undeclared soy allergen

Recall published last month

Undeclared soy allergen

J. Higgs Meat & poultry — recalled meat & poultry
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared soy

The product contains soy that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids soy, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: The label does not declare soy, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0090-2027
Published
September 16, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
J. Higgs
Product type
Meat & poultry
Units affected
769 cases (13 bags/case)
Distribution
Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee
Sold at
Save A Lot
Lot / code info
Best if USED BY Dec 11 26 and Best if USED BY Dec 18 26
UPC codes
051933316454
Reports of harm
No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips

What the company announced

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 .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 051933316454

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • DEC 11 26
  • DEC 18 26

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 7.75 ounce
  • 7.75 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Soy

J. Higgs — The product contains soy that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids soy, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Saratoga Potato Chips LLC — Consumers: 1-260-969-0066

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was J. Higgs meat & poultry recalled?

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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 051933316454; best-by date DEC 11 26 or DEC 18 26. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Tennessee.

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