The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1532-2020·Announced 2020-09-30

Frito-Lay Classic Variety Mix Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Frito-Lay is recalling 1,236 bags of Classic Variety Mix and Classic Mix due to potential undeclared milk. The products were distributed to retail and foodservice channels in 11 western states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I. Per the rubric, an FDA Class I recall must be scored at least 4 (Severe), as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death, particularly for individuals with milk allergies.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling 1,236 bags of Frito-Lay 30 count Classic Variety Mix tray Carton (UPC 000 28400 52347 9) and Frito-Lay 30 count Classic Mix cube box (UPC 28400 06241). The recall is issued because the products may contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.

The affected products were distributed in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Distribution channels included retail stores, foodservice, vending, e-commerce, mail distribution, and other channels. Specific production codes associated with the recall include 3 NOV 2020 5AG12270205, 3 NOV 2020 1AG12300205, 20 OCT 2020 2AG12240205, 06 OCT 2020 5TC12200202, 20 OCT 2020 5TC12200202, and 20 OCT 2020 5TC12270202.

Consumers with these products should check their UPC codes and production dates against the list provided by the FDA. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Frito-Lay 30 count Classic Variety Mix tray Carton UPC 000 28400 52347 9, 1 1/2 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger tray AND Frito-Lay 30 count Classic Mix cube box UPC 28400 06241, 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger box
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Affected units
1,236

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 (6)

  • 3 NOV 2020 5AG12270205
  • 3 NOV 2020 1AG12300205
  • 20 OCT 2020 2AG12240205
  • 06 OCT 2020 5TC12200202
  • 20 OCT 2020 5TC12200202
  • 20 OCT 2020 5TC12270202

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 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 7 products in this recall →