Frito-Lay Recalls Oven Baked Lay's BBQ Crisps Due to Packaging Error
Frito-Lay is recalling Oven Baked Lay's BBQ flavor crisps because a packaging error added a 'GF' symbol to the packages.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a minor labeling error (erroneous 'GF' symbol) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for Moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling Oven Baked Lay's BBQ flavor crisps in 1 1/8 oz packages. The recall involves 1,757,772 units distributed nationwide with Best Before Dates of July 15, July 29, Aug 12, and Aug 26, 2014.
The recall was initiated because a printing error by the packaging manufacturer erroneously added a 'GF' symbol to the packages. This labeling error may mislead consumers regarding the gluten-free status of the product.
Consumers who purchased these specific packages should check their Best Before Dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow Frito-Lay's instructions for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Oven Baked Lay's BBQ flavor crisps in 1 1/8 oz package, UPC 2840007189
- Manufacturer
- Frito-Lay, Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,757,772
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 (5)
- Best Before Dates of July 15
- July 29
- Aug 12
- and Aug 26
- 2014
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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