Frito-Lay Recalls Ruffles Potato Chips for Undeclared Milk
Frito-Lay is recalling 768 bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips in Washington and Oregon due to a potential undeclared milk allergen.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "May contain undeclared milk"
Plain-English summary
Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling 768 bags of Ruffles Original Potato Chips (NET WT 1 1/2 oz.) packaged in flexible bags. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.
The affected product is identified by a Use By date of 22 SEP 2020 and an eight-character manufacturing code of 34631762. These codes are located on the front of the bag along the right-hand side. The product was distributed in Washington and Oregon.
Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. Individuals who have already consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers can contact Frito-Lay for more information or to return the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ruffles Original Potato Chips NET WT 1 1/2 oz. packaged in flexible bags UPC 28400 48228
- Manufacturer
- Frito-Lay, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 768
Distribution
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