The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2213-2017·Announced 2017-05-17

Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack Recalled for Potential Salmonella Presence

Frito-Lay is recalling 20-count Bold Mix Sacks nationwide due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling 20-count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sacks (18.4 oz.) packaged in flexible plastic. The recall involves 11,342,163 units distributed nationwide throughout the US and Puerto Rico. The product is identified by a guaranteed fresh date of JUL 4 or prior and UPC 64666.

The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of Salmonella. This is a Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and check the packaging for the specific date and UPC code. If the product matches the description, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
20 count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack 18.4 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc
Affected units
11,342,163

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 (2)

  • guaranteed fresh date of JUL 4 or prior
  • UPC 64666

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 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 6 products in this recall →