New Kale Snack Recall: The Bag and Lot Codes to Check Before You Eat

By SmashMeals Editorial — 2026-11-04 — Health & Nutrition

Direct answer: Check the exact product and lot code on any Brad’s kale snack bags in your pantry. A company recall announcement posted by FDA on November 3 identifies possible thallium contamination. Matching products should not be eaten.

The company announced the recall November 2, 2026. FDA posted the original announcement November 3. It covers specific Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale bags distributed nationwide. This is a packaged snack recall, not a recall of kale generally.

Match the bag to the notice

The affected products are listed below. Use all the identifying information together. The original notice also provides package photographs.

Follow this recall’s specific instructions

The announcement tells purchasers to “stop consuming them immediately” and discard the affected products. It specifically says not to return them to the store and that refunds are not offered. Readers who believe they experienced adverse health effects should contact their health care provider.

That return instruction matters. A familiar rule from an earlier recall may not apply to the bag in front of you. FDA’s consumer recall guidance emphasizes reading and following the instructions for the particular product.

Make the pantry check manageable

Start with the place you keep packaged snacks. Bring the unopened bag into good light and compare the printed product name, size, UPC, lot and date with the notice. Keep your place in the table so that a code from one flavor does not get paired with a different flavor’s date.

If the print is difficult to read, take a clear photograph and enlarge it. Do not guess a missing digit. Set the bag apart from food being served while you clarify its identity through the contact information in the original notice.

If you have already packed snacks for work, school or a shared outing, include those bags in the check. Tell anyone who shares your pantry which identified product you are removing. Keep the message specific so the next person understands what was checked.

FoodSafety.gov’s recalled product guidance says not to eat recalled food or give it to other people or pets. A taste test is not a way to decide whether a recalled bag is suitable to keep.

Keep the record attached to the food

A small pantry habit helps with the next alert: preserve the original label when moving packaged food into another container. Keep the product name and identifying codes available rather than relying on a description such as “the green chips.”

This notice does not establish that a SmashMeals product is affected. It also does not make a comparison between brands or diets. The useful lesson is to match a safety instruction to the exact food it describes.

As you plan meals at SmashMeals.com, use the same attention to identity: check the selected item’s current details and keep its label. The SmashMeals storage and reheating guide explains how to follow the directions for that meal. A clear food plan begins with knowing exactly what you have.

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