About 25,000 Bags of Four Brad Kale and Veggie Chip Varieties Voluntarily Recalled: The FDA Says the Products May Contain Elevated Levels of the Metal Thallium and Should Be Discarded, Not Eaten or Returned
Washington — Four varieties of Brad Plant Based kale and veggie chip products are being voluntarily recalled, covering approximately 25,000 bags, because they may contain elevated levels of thallium, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. Anyone in possession of the affected lots should immediately stop eating the products and discard them, rather than returning them to stores, and refunds are not being offered.
The recall covers Brad Crunchy Kale in Original, Cheeze It Up and Radical Ranch flavors in 2 ounce bags, and Brad Veggie Chips Kale in 3 ounce bags, distributed nationwide. Lot numbers and best by dates are listed in the FDA advisory, including Original lots 33525-1, 33525-2 and 33525-3 with a best by date of February 1, 2027, lot 34525-1 best by February 11, 2027, and lot 35125-2 best by February 17, 2027; Radical Ranch lot 29425-1 best by December 21, 2026; and Veggie Chips Kale lots with best by dates from January 28 to February 1, 2027.
The FDA says thallium is a naturally occurring metal found in soil and in sulfur based minerals, and can seep into plants and vegetables, particularly those in the cabbage and radish family. Acute or chronic exposure to thallium at relatively high levels can cause serious health issues such as gastroenteritis, damage to peripheral nerves and hair loss, the advisory states. The manufacturing process did not introduce the contaminant, the FDA advisory states, but the dehydration process removes approximately 85 to 90 percent of the product water, which concentrates elements already present in the fresh kale.
The California Department of Public Health warned customers not to eat certain Brad Plant Based products in May after investigating a case of a customer with elevated thallium levels, the FDA account says. The department collected samples at retail stores in the Sacramento area, and lab tests confirmed elevated levels of thallium in multiple varieties. Consumers with questions may contact the manufacturer, Snack Right Super Foods, Inc., Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.
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