Frito-Lay Recalls Classic Lays Potato Chips Due to Potential Water Contamination
Frito-Lay is recalling specific bags of Classic Lays potato chips because water from a roof leak may have dripped on the product prior to packaging.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential contamination by water from a roof leak, which is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Frito-Lay, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 47,332 bags of Classic Lays potato chips in various sizes (2 3/4 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 15 1/4 oz, and 15 7/8 oz) packaged in flexible plastic bags. The recall is being conducted because water from a roof leak may have dripped on the chips prior to packaging.
The affected products are identified by a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of MAR 10 2020 and a 9-digit Manufacturing Code beginning with 4662, 566, or 666. The chips were distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Vermont.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantry for the listed UPC codes and manufacturing codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard the chips or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Classic Lays potato chips 2 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 42054; Classic Lays potato chips 8 oz. UPC 28400 19914; Classic Lays potato chips 10 oz. UPC 28400 64549; Classic Lays potato chips 15 1/4 oz. UPC 28400 64474; Classic Lays potato chips 15 7/8 oz. UPC 28400 11087 all packaged in flexi
- Manufacturer
- Frito-Lay, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 47,332
Distribution
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