The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2215-2017·Announced 2017-05-17

Frito-Lay Recalls Lays Kettle Cooked Multipacks Due to Salmonella Risk

Frito-Lay is recalling 1,196,880 units of Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Trays 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall typically indicates a serious health hazard warranting a Critical rating.

Plain-English summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling 1,196,880 units of 30 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the product.

The affected products were distributed nationwide throughout the US and Puerto Rico. Consumers should identify the recalled items by checking for a guaranteed fresh date of JUL 4 or prior and UPC 23935.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Frito-Lay for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
30 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic
Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc
Affected units
1,196,880

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 23935

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 →