The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1526-2020·Announced 2020-09-09

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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

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.
Affected units
768

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: