California health officials send urgent warning not to eat popular chip brand
California health officials have issued a warning against consuming certain Brad's brand snacks due to elevated levels of thallium, a toxic metal. The affected products include various flavors of Brad's Plant Based Crunchy Kale, Salad Snacks, and Veggie Chips sold in major retailers. Consumers are advised to discard these items or return them for refunds as the investigation continues.
- ▪California health officials warned against eating Brad's brand snacks due to thallium contamination.
- ▪Affected products include Brad's Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips sold across Southern California.
- ▪Consumers are urged to throw away the snacks or return them for refunds as the investigation unfolds.
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Metro California health officials send urgent warning not to eat popular chip brand By Daniel Farr Published May 19, 2026, 7:48 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google California health officials issued an urgent warning Tuesday telling shoppers to avoid several popular snacks after testing uncovered elevated levels of thallium, a poisonous metal tied to severe health complications. The California Department of Public Health said multiple Brad’s Plant Based Crunchy Kale, Salad Snack and Veggie Chips products sold at major retailers across Southern California and other parts of the state are affected.
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