The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0955-2020·Announced 2020-05-27

Frito-Lay Recalls Lay's French Onion Dip Jars Due to Mold Contamination

Frito-Lay is recalling 3.5 million jars of Lay's French Onion dip in the US and Canada due to potential mold contamination.

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 II, and the hazard is potential mold contamination without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling 3,528,552 jars of Lay's French Onion dip, 15 oz., packaged in clear glass jars. The recall is issued due to the potential for the product to be contaminated with mold. The affected product is identified by the UPC 2840007094 and a 9-digit Manufacturing Code beginning with x2Wxxxxx (where x is any number), with any code date and any 4-digit time stamp.

The recalled product was distributed in the United States and Canada. In the US, the product was sold under the Lay's brand, while in Canada, it was sold under the Ruffles brand. The source text does not specify specific states or provinces within these countries.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected product and stop using it if it matches the description and code information provided. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Lay's French Onion dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007094 packaged in clear glass jars
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
3,528,552

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Frito-Lay, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →