RW Garcia Kale Crackers Recall: Metal Fragments Found in Product
RW Garcia recalls 180g gluten-free kale crackers due to metal fragments in raw materials. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.
Stop using this now
Foreign material (metal fragments) detected in raw material.
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What happened, in plain English
RW Garcia is recalling gluten-free kale crackers that contain metal fragments. This hazard could cause injury if the crackers are eaten, so affected consumers should stop using them. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23118-rw-garcia-kale-crackers-recall-metal-fragments-found-in-product.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23118-rw-garcia-kale-crackers-recall-metal-fragments-found-in-product · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0077-2017
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“RW Garcia Kale Crackers Recall: Metal Fragments Found in Product.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23118-rw-garcia-kale-crackers-recall-metal-fragments-found-in-product. Based on FDA recall #F-0077-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0077-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal fragments can be ingested during normal consumption, potentially causing cuts or other injuries in the digestive tract. This hazard occurs because the metal was found in the raw materials before production.
Who’s affected
Owners of RW Garcia's 180g gluten-free kale crackers with product code #3086, manufactured on or after April 15, 2017, are affected. People with gluten allergies should be especially cautious.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for product code #3086 on the packaging. The crackers were manufactured and distributed starting April 15, 2017, with a net weight of 180g.
- Brand
RW Garcia- Category
Food
All 10 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Consignees were notified via email on 09/25/2016.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0070-2017 | Trader Joes, Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12oz. (340g), Distributed and Sold by Trader Joes, Monrovia, CA 91014.; Item #4020, PO numbers: 78405399, 78208540, 78223406, 78223448, 78223452 and 79296976, Date codes: 11/30/2016 and 12/01/2016. | 3228 cases |
| F-0071-2017 | Central Market, Tortilla Chips, Veggie & Seed Blend, Net Wt.; 12oz (340g), Distributed by H.E.B Central Markets, Austin, TX 78735.; Item #4081, PO numbers: 84x738690, 84x738703, 84x738691, 84x746485 and 84x772493, Date Code: 12/01/2016. | 848 cases |
| F-0072-2017 | Harris Teeter, Multigrain, Tortilla Chips, Net Wt. 12 oz. (340g), Produced by Harris Teeter, Mathews, NC 28105.; Item #4179, PO numbers: 900947 and 900946, Date Code: 12/11/2016. | 72 cases |
| F-0073-2017 | 365, Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips, Multigrain, Net Wt. 16oz. (1 lb.) 454g, Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.; Item #4059, PO numbers: 3611086, 3611089, 36234584, 3620661 and 3624765, Date Code: 11/12/2016. | 143 cases |
| F-0074-2017 | 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Lightly Salted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g., Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.; Item #4070, PO numbers: 3624584, 3620661, 3624856 and 3633589, Date Code: 11/10/2016 | 776 cases |
| F-0075-2017 | 365, White Corn, Tortilla Chips, Unsalted, Net Wt. 16 oz. (1 lb.) 454g., Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX 78703.; Item #4068, PO numbers: 3624852, 3624853, 3624856, 3624851, 3624855, 3624857, 3629149, Date Code: 11/12/2016. | 425 cases |
| F-0076-2017 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Kale Crackers, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89115 and Lincoln, NC 28092, Distributed by Clean Foods, Ltd, Legion House, 75 Lower Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NH.; Item #3082, PO numbers: B43200 and 120231, Date Code: 2/28/2017. | 49 cases |
| F-0077-2017 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed.Graines, Kale Crackers, Craquelins de Kale, Gluten Free, Net Wt. 180g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV 89115 and Lincoln, NC 28092, Distributed by Clean Foods, Ltd, Legion House, 75 Lower Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5NH.; Item #3086, PO numbers: RWGC140, Date Code: 4/15/2017. | 200 cases |
| F-0078-2017 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Sesame & Chia), Gluten Free, Net Wt., 30 oz., Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., San Jose, CA 95112 and Lincolnton, NC 28092.; Item #2165, PO numbers: 12030711428 and 2670711592, Date Code: 1/14/2017. | 9760 cases |
| F-0079-2017 | RW Garcia, 3 Seed, Sweet Potato Crackers, (Flaxseed, Black & White sesame Seeds), Gluten Free, Net Wt., 180g and 850g, Product of USA, Manufactured & Distributed by R.W. Garcia Co., Inc., San Jose, CA 95112 and Lincolnton, NC 28092.; Item #3085, PO numbers: RWGC138 and RWGC138, Date Code: 03/18/2017 and 4/15/2017 and Item #3089, PO number: 119-6930-443, Date Code: 4/12/2017. | 4700 cases |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled kale crackers as they contain metal fragments that could cause injury.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0077-2017 (September 25, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0077-2017 to see it in context.
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