The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0957-2020·Announced 2020-05-27

Frito-Lay Recalls Ruffles Ranch Dip Jars Due to Potential Mold Contamination

Frito-Lay is recalling Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip in 425 g glass jars sold in the US and Canada due to potential mold contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

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 involves a potential mold contamination without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip, 425 g (15 oz), packaged in clear glass jars. The product is identified by UPC 6041007299 and has a best before date of 20 DE 10 with 2W in the MFG code. The recall covers 241,620 jars distributed in the United States and Canada, where the Lay's brand was sold in the US and the Ruffles brand was sold in Canada.

The recall was initiated because the product has the potential to be contaminated with mold. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best before date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007299 packaged in clear glass jars
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Category
Food — Dips and Sauces
Hazard
Affected units
241,620

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • with Best before dates of: 20 DE 10 with 2W in the MFG code

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.

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