Lay's Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen
Frito-Lay is recalling Lay's Classic Potato Chips due to undeclared milk. The recall affects specific products distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire.
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: FDA Class I classification, which is a criterion for Critical severity per the severity rubric. Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling Lay's Classic Party Size Potato Chips (13 oz., UPC 028400310413) and Lay's Classic Mix and Match Potato Chips (15 5/8 oz., UPC 0028400720151) packaged in yellow flexible bags. Approximately 200 bags are affected. The recalled products are marked with a Guaranteed Fresh date of July 18, 2023, and contain specific manufacturing codes (105 04:55 through 105 05:02).
The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared milk. Milk is a common food allergen and is not declared on the product label. Consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities could experience an allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recall is limited to products distributed in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire.
The recall was voluntarily initiated by Frito-Lay, Inc. on May 4, 2023, and was terminated on April 26, 2024.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lay s Classic Party Size Potato Chips 13 oz. (368.5 g) UPC 028400310413 packaged in a yellow flexible bag and Lay s Classic Mix and Match Potato Chips 15 5/8 oz (442.9 g) UPC 0028400720151 packaged in a yellow flexible bag
- Manufacturer
- Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 200
Distribution
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