Brad's Raw Chips Recalls Kale Snacks Nationwide Due to Thallium Contamination Risk
Brad's Raw Chips has initiated a nationwide recall of approximately 25,000 bags of its kale snacks due to potential contamination with thallium, a toxic metal. The recall affects specific 3-ounce packages of Brad's Veggie Chips Kale and 2-ounce packages of Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale, including Original, Cheeze It Up, and Radical Ranch flavors. Best-by dates for the recalled products range from December 2026 to February 2027. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified Brad's Raw Chips after product tests detected elevated thallium levels. This investigation began following an inquiry from an individual in California who exhibited elevated thallium levels. The company stated that the metal was not introduced during manufacturing but noted that the dehydration process for kale concentrates elements already present in the plant, which can absorb such elements from the soil. The affected products were distributed nationwide through KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods Inc. between October and De...
