J. HIGGS Chip Recall: Check These Bags for Undeclared Soy Before Eating Them

Updated official information: 2026-09-27

• Select 7.75-ounce bags of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips are recalled because they may contain undeclared soy.
• The affected bags have UPC 0-51933-31645-4 and Best if USED BY dates of DEC 11 26 or DEC 18 26.
• The chips were sold through Save A Lot stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland; return them for a full refund if you bought one.

J. HIGGS chip recall: What shoppers need to know

Saratoga Potato Chips LLC is recalling specific 7.75-ounce packages of J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips because the bags may contain undeclared soy. The FDA published the allergy alert on September 18, 2026, after the company announced the recall.

That matters most for people with a soy allergy or severe soy sensitivity. Eating the affected chips could cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. No illnesses or injuries had been reported in the FDA notice, but consumers should not eat the recalled product.

How to identify the recalled J. HIGGS chips

Check the bag’s size, flavor, UPC, and best-by marking. The recall applies to the following product:

The best-by marking is printed near the top-right corner of the bag. If your package matches all of these details, set it aside and do not eat it, even if it looks and smells normal.

Where the recalled chips were sold

The affected J. HIGGS bags were sold at Save A Lot stores in five states:

• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Ohio
• Tennessee
• Maryland

The FDA notice says the recalled chips were distributed in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores.

What to do if you bought a recalled bag

1. Do not eat the chips

People with a soy allergy or severe sensitivity should avoid the product completely. Do not rely on the front-of-package flavor name or on whether the ingredients label appears familiar; the problem is that soy may not be properly declared for this product.

2. Return it to the store

Consumers are asked to return the affected package to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you no longer have a receipt, contact the store before making a special trip so you can confirm its refund procedure.

3. Keep the package available if someone may have eaten it

If a person with a soy allergy has already eaten the chips, watch for symptoms of an allergic reaction and follow that person’s prescribed emergency plan. Call 911 for trouble breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, fainting, or other signs of a severe reaction.

Is every J. HIGGS product recalled?

No. The FDA alert identifies a specific product, package size, UPC, and two best-by dates. It does not say that every J. HIGGS snack or every flavor of Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips is affected.

That means shoppers should compare the complete product information instead of assuming that every bag from the brand is included. If the bag has a different size, UPC, or date code, the current FDA notice does not identify it as part of this recall.

Recall status and company contact

The recall is listed as ongoing in the FDA notice. Consumers with questions can contact Saratoga Potato Chips LLC at 1-260-969-0066. The company’s notice does not provide a separate end date for the recall.

For the latest confirmed product details, use the FDA recall notice linked in the Helpful Links section. The FDA posts company-issued recall announcements as a public service, so the notice is the best place to recheck the affected UPC, dates, distribution states, and contact information.

Helpful Links

• FDA J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips allergy alert – Verify the recalled product, UPC, best-by dates, distribution states, refund instructions, and company phone number.
• FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts – Search current FDA food recalls and safety alerts by date, brand, product, or reason.
• FDA Food Recalls: What You Need to Know – Learn how food recalls work and what consumers should do with recalled products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I eat the recalled J. HIGGS chips if I do not have a soy allergy?

A. The FDA alert specifically identifies a risk for people with a soy allergy or severe soy sensitivity. Even if you do not have a known soy allergy, the affected bags should be returned rather than eaten because they are subject to an active recall.

Q. Are J. HIGGS chips recalled in Canada?

A. The FDA notice says the recalled chips were distributed in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, and Maryland and sold in Save A Lot stores.

Q. What if I already threw away the bag?

A. If you remember buying the 7.75-ounce J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips from an affected Save A Lot location, do not eat any remaining bags that match the recall details. Contact the store about its refund process and call Saratoga Potato Chips at 1-260-969-0066 with product questions.

Q. What symptoms can a serious soy allergy reaction cause?

A. A severe allergic reaction can include trouble breathing, swelling of the throat or tongue, fainting, or rapidly worsening symptoms. Use the person’s prescribed emergency plan and call 911 for a suspected life-threatening reaction.