Popular kale and veggie chips recalled over dangerous metals
Brad's Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products because they may contain thallium. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)
A brand of kale and veggie chips were recalled due to the products potentially containing thallium.
Thallium is a metal found in the soil and in sulfur-based minerals. Food and Drug Administration officials explain in recall notice that acute or chronic exposure to high levels of thallium might result in severe adverse health effects, including gastroenteritis, damage to peripheral nerves, and alopecia.
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Kale and veggie chip recall
Why you should care:
The recall involves Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products.
Brad's Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products because they may contain thallium. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)
The affected items were distributed under the brand name Brad's Plant Based, with the lot numbers and Best By dates listed below:
- Brad's Crunchy Kale, Original, 2 oz (57g) bag, UPC 813104021679, Lots 33525-1, 33525-2 and 33525-3 (Best By February 1, 2027), Lot 34525-1 (Best By February 11, 2027) and Lot 35125-2 (Best By February 17, 2027)
- Brad's Crunchy Kale, Cheeze It Up, 2 oz (57g) bag, UPC 813104021877, Lot 35025-3 (Best By February 16, 2027)
- Brad's Crunchy Kale, Radical Ranch, 2 oz (57g) bag, UPC 813104020726, Lot 29425-1 (Best By December 21, 2026)
- Brad's Veggie Chips Kale, 3 oz (85g) bag, UPC 854615002054, Lot 33225-3 (Best By January 28, 2027), Lot 33325-2 (Best By January 29, 2027), Lot 33425-1 (Best By January 30, 2027) and Lot 33525-1 (Best By February 1, 2027)
Are refunds available for the kale and veggie chip products?
What you can do:
Food and Drug Administration officials said consumers who bought the recalled products should stop eating them immediately and throw them away.
Brad's Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products because they may contain thallium. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)
Refunds are not being offered by the company, and the items should not be returned to the store where they were purchased.
Anyone with questions about the recall can contact Alexa Olvera at Snack Right Super Foods, Inc. by email at alexandra@thesnackright.com, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Brad's Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products because they may contain thallium. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)
Consumers who think they may have experienced adverse health effects from eating the kale or veggie chips should contact their health care provider.
The Source: Information for this story is provided by a Food and Drug Administration recall letter. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.