The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0428-2025·Announced 2025-02-05

Lay's Classic Potato Chips recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Frito Lay Inc. is recalling 6,344 bags of 13 oz. Lay's Classic Potato Chips distributed in Washington and Oregon due to an undeclared milk allergen that could cause allergic reactions.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a FDA Class I recall, which is explicitly listed in the severity rubric as a Critical (score 5) designation. Undeclared milk allergen on a food product poses serious risk to consumers with milk allergies.

Plain-English summary

Frito Lay Inc. is recalling 6,344 bags of 13 oz. Lay's Classic Potato Chips distributed in Washington and Oregon. The affected products have a Guaranteed Fresh date of 11 FEB 2025 and Manufacturing Codes 6462307xx or 6463307xx.

The recall is due to an undeclared milk allergen on the packaging. Consumers with milk allergies may experience allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them if they have a milk allergy. Those with concerns should consult their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
13 oz. Lay's Classic Potato Chips.
Manufacturer
Frito Lay Inc
Affected units
6,344

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Frito Lay Inc

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