J. HIGGS Potato Chips Recalled Over Undeclared Soy — Check Your Bag
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If soy is off the table for you or your kid, and there’s a bag of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips in your pantry, put it down and check the date code before anyone reaches back in for another handful.
Saratoga Potato Chips has issued an allergy alert recalling this flavor because the bag doesn’t list soy as an ingredient — even though it’s in there. For anyone with a soy allergy, undeclared allergens are one of the most common causes of a serious, sometimes life-threatening reaction.
What Was Recalled
The recall covers J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips, sold in 7.75-ounce flexible metalized bags, UPC 0-51933-31645-4.
Two best-if-used-by dates are affected, printed in the top right corner of the bag: December 11, 2026 and December 18, 2026.
The chips were sold at Save A Lot stores in five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland.
Why This Recall Matters
Undeclared allergens are the single most common reason for a food recall in the United States, and soy is one of the nine major allergens the FDA requires to be clearly listed on packaging. For people with a soy allergy, exposure can trigger symptoms ranging from hives and digestive upset to, in more severe cases, anaphylaxis — a reaction that can become life-threatening within minutes.
Because the label doesn’t disclose soy at all, someone checking the ingredient list to avoid it would have no way to know it was there. That’s what makes this kind of recall especially worth paying attention to if allergies are a concern in your household.
What To Do If You Have It
Check any bag of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips for a best-if-used-by date of December 11 or December 18, 2026, printed on the top right corner of the bag.
If your bag matches, don’t eat it. Return it to your local Save A Lot store for a full refund.
If you or someone in your household has eaten these chips and has a known soy allergy, watch for signs of an allergic reaction — hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, or gastrointestinal distress — and seek medical attention if symptoms appear.
Questions about the recall can be directed to the company at 260-969-0066.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have the recalled chips?
Check for a 7.75-ounce bag of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips with a best-if-used-by date of December 11 or December 18, 2026, printed on the top right corner.
Is this recall dangerous?
For anyone without a soy allergy, eating these chips poses no known health risk beyond the labeling error itself. For someone with a soy allergy, an undeclared allergen can trigger a reaction, including a severe one.
Where was this sold?
Save A Lot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland.
Where can I return the chips?
Any Save A Lot store carrying this product will accept a return for a full refund.
Has anyone gotten sick?
As of the FDA’s September 18, 2026 recall notice, no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Bottom Line
If soy allergies are a concern for anyone in your household, take a minute to check any J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips against the recalled date codes above. It’s a quick check that matters most for the people this recall is actually protecting.
For the official recall notice, visit the FDA’s recall announcement.
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