Kwik Trip Ice Nuggets Recall: Plastic Contamination Risk

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Recalling firmKwik Trip, Inc.1626 Oak St, N/A · La Crosse, WI 54603-2308

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What happened, in plain English

Kwik Trip is recalling Ice Nuggets in 10-pound plastic bags with UPC 3977919140 that were sold before January 11, 2016. The product may contain plastic pieces from a broken fan, which could pose a choking hazard if ingested.

Why it’s dangerous

The plastic fan inside the Ice Nuggets bag broke, causing small plastic pieces to contaminate the product. If ingested, these pieces could cause choking or intestinal blockages.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Ice Nuggets from Kwik Trip before January 11, 2016. Children and pets are at slightly higher risk due to potential choking hazards from plastic pieces.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the UPC code on the bag (3977919140) and the purchase date. The product was sold before January 11, 2016.

Brand
Kwik Trip
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Date
Look for the purchase date on the Ice Nuggets bag; the product was recalled if bought before January 11, 2016.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product may contain plastic pieces, so it is not safe to consume. Kwik Trip recommends checking the recall status before use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the purchase date; if bought before January 11, 2016, contact Kwik Trip for instructions.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

The recalled product has UPC 3977919140 and was sold before January 11, 2016.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Kwik Trip to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-1835-2016 — Kwik Trip Kwik Trip

Hello,

I own a Kwik Trip that is covered by recall F-1835-2016 from Kwik Trip.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-1835-2016 (January 12, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1835-2016 to see it in context.
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Kwik Trip, Inc. recalls Ice Nuggets, 10 lb plastic bag, UPC 3977919140.

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