A favorite Canadian snack has been pulled from store shelves. Old Dutch Ridgies Sour Cream, Green Onion & Bacon Flavour Potato Chips are being recalled nationwide because they may contain undeclared milk, which can pose serious health risks for people with allergies.
What You Need to Know About the Recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the urgent notice, warning consumers:
“Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.”
The recall impacts multiple provinces, including Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island—and possibly more across Canada.
The affected product details:
-
Brand: Old Dutch
-
Product: Ridgies Sour Cream, Green Onion & Bacon Flavour Potato Chips
-
Size: 200 g bags
-
UPC: 0 66343 21623 2
-
Best Before Dates: 2025 NO 06; 2025 NO 07; 2025 NO 13; 2025 NO 24; 2025 NO 25; 2025 NO 26
What Consumers Should Do
If you have these chips at home, do not eat them. The safest step is to throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased.
No image of the recalled product was included in the CFIA notice, so it’s especially important to double-check packaging details.
How to Report a Problem
Canadians can report food safety concerns directly to the CFIA through its online complaint form. You can also stay up to date on the latest recalls by checking the Health Canada and CFIA websites regularly.
Bottom Line
If Old Dutch Ridgies Sour Cream, Green Onion & Bacon Flavour Potato Chips are in your pantry, check the best-before date immediately. With undeclared milk posing a risk to allergy sufferers, taking action now can help protect you and your family.