Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-1533-2020·Announced 2020-09-30

Frito-Lay Classic Mix Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Frito-Lay is recalling 54-count Classic Mix cube boxes because they may contain undeclared milk. The product was distributed to retail and foodservice channels in 11 states.

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 37,632 bags of Frito-Lay 54 count Classic Mix cube box (UPC 28400 30817). The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product consists of 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger box. It was 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.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product codes listed in the official recall notice. If you have this product, you should not consume it if you have a milk allergy or sensitivity. You may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Frito-Lay for more information.

The recalled product

Product: Frito-Lay 54 count Classic Mix cube box UPC 28400 30817, 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger box
Manufacturer: Frito-Lay, Inc.
Category: Food — Snacks
Hazard: allergen-milk
undeclared-allergen
Affected units: 37,632

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 (20)

20OCT2020 6TC12210101
20OCT2020 5TC12200101
20OCT2020 4TC12190101
20OCT2020 3TC12250101
20OCT2020 3TC12180101
20OCT2020 2TC12240101
20OCT2020 2TC12230202
03NOV2020 6TC12210101
03NOV2020 5TC12270101
03NOV2020 5TC12200101
03NOV2020 4TC12260101
03NOV2020 4TC12190101
03NOV2020 3TC12320101
03NOV2020 3TC12250101
03NOV2020 3TC12180101
03NOV2020 2TC12310101
03NOV2020 2TC12240101
03NOV2020 2TC12230202
03NOV2020 1TC12300101
03NOV2020 1TC12230101

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 →

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