J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips Recalled Over Undeclared Soy
Saratoga Potato Chips LLC is recalling specific bags of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips because the product may contain undeclared soy, according to recall information listed by the FDA.
The affected chips were sold through Save A Lot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland. The recall applies only to certain packages with specific identifying details, so customers should check their bags carefully before deciding what to do next.
How to identify the recalled chips
The recalled product is J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips made by Saratoga Potato Chips LLC of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The affected bags are 7.75 ounces and have the UPC 0-51933-31645-4.
Customers should also check the “Best if USED BY” code printed on the top-right corner of the bag. The affected codes are:
Best if USED BY DEC 11 26
Best if USED BY DEC 18 26
The company says the date code location can be found on the top-right corner of the package.
The recalled chips were distributed through Save A Lot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland.
This recall does not apply to all J. HIGGS products or every bag of Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips. Customers should use the package size, UPC, and date codes to determine whether their product is part of the recall.
Why the chips are being recalled
The reason for the recall is that the chips may contain undeclared soy. The concern applies specifically to people with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity, who could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product.
This is an undeclared-allergen recall, not a general warning about all potato chips or all J. HIGGS products. Customers without the specific allergy or sensitivity described in the recall notice are not identified as facing the same risk.
The FDA recall database lists the product under an undeclared soy-allergen recall dated September 18, 2026.
What customers should do with affected bags
Consumers who have the recalled chips should not eat them. Saratoga Potato Chips LLC advises customers to return affected bags to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If a bag does not match the listed size, UPC, and “Best if USED BY” codes, it is not identified in the recall information as part of the affected product.
At the time the recall was announced, no illnesses or injuries had been reported.
What local shoppers should know
For customers in the five listed states, the most important step is checking the pantry for the exact product details. A familiar brand name alone is not enough to determine whether a bag is included in the recall.
The affected chips were sold through Save A Lot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland. Shoppers outside those states should not assume they have the recalled product without matching the specific package information.
The recall focuses on a specific J. HIGGS product, package size, UPC, and date codes. It does not mean all potato chips, all bacon and cheddar flavored chips, or all products from the manufacturer are affected.
A quick pantry check can help
Customers who purchased J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips can compare their bag against the recall details: a 7.75-ounce package, UPC 0-51933-31645-4, and one of the affected “Best if USED BY” dates: DEC 11 26 or DEC 18 26.
Anyone with a matching bag should follow the company’s return instructions and contact the place of purchase for a refund. For shoppers, the key takeaway is to check the label carefully and rely on the exact recall information rather than the product name alone.
