FDA·Food·November 2, 2026

Brad's Raw Chips recalls Brad's Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale over possible thallium contamination

The kale chips may contain thallium, a metal that at relatively high levels can cause serious health effects including gastroenteritis, damage to peripheral nerves, and hair loss.

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Product
Snack Right Super Foods, Inc. dba Brad's Raw Chips Recalls Brad's Crunchy Kale & Veggie Chips Due to Potential Thallium Contamination
Hazard
Coral Gables, FL - Snack Right Super Foods, Inc., doing business as Brad's Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products because they may contain thallium. Thallium (Tl) is a naturally occurring metal found in the soil and in sulfur-based minerals. It can be taken up by plants and vegetables, particularly those in the Brassicaceous family (i.e., cabbage, radish).
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November 2, 2026

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Snack Right Super Foods, Inc. dba Brad's Raw Chips Recalls Brad's Crunchy Kale & Veggie Chips Due to Potential Thallium Contamination

Announcement
Coral Gables, FL - Snack Right Super Foods, Inc., doing business as Brad's Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale (2 oz) and Brad's Veggie Chips Kale (3 oz) products because they may contain thallium. Thallium (Tl) is a naturally occurring metal found in the soil and in sulfur-based minerals. It can be taken up by plants and vegetables, particularly those in the Brassicaceous family (i.e., cabbage, radish). Acute or chronic exposure to thallium at relatively high levels can result in serious adverse health effects, including gastroenteritis, damage to peripheral nerves, and alopecia (hair loss). The products were distributed nationwide through KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), and sold directly to five individual consumers. Approximately 25,000 bags (about 2,097 cases) of the recalled products are estimated to be in commerce. Distribution occurred between October 2025 and December 2025.

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