FDA Recalls Lay’s Potato Chips—Here’s What You Need To Know

The list of recalled food products being elevated to Class I (the highest recall level) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to grow. This time, the organization has updated its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recall to Class I. The potato chips were previously recalled last December due to an undeclared milk allergen.

“Frito-Lay today issued a recall of a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk, after being alerted through a consumer contact. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product,” read an announcement made by the FDA on December 16.

The affected bags of chips, which are no longer on store shelves, were distributed to certain retail stores and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington. They have a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of Feb. 11, 2025 and one of the two following manufacturing codes: 6462307xx or 6463307xx.

In the initial recall, consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to milk were informed not to consume the product and discard it immediately.

Several other products have been elevated to Class I from the FDA this month. Those products include Costco’s Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon and Walmart’s Marketside Broccoli Florets.

Class I is the highest risk level assigned by the FDA and one that means there’s a very serious risk of death. According to the organization’s website, Class I is described as “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.”

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for certain varieties of Lay’s potato chips due to potential contamination. Here’s what you need to know:

The affected products include Lay’s Lightly Salted Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips in 7 3/4 oz. bags with a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of August 27, 2021. The recall was initiated after a routine inspection found that these chips may contain an undeclared allergen (milk) not listed on the packaging.

Consumers who have purchased these Lay’s potato chips are advised to check the expiration date on the packaging and to not consume the product if it matches the specified date. Instead, they should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

There have been no reported illnesses or adverse reactions related to this recall, but it is always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to potential allergen exposure.

For more information on the Lay’s potato chip recall, consumers can visit the FDA’s website or contact Lay’s customer service at 1-800-352-4477.

Stay informed and stay safe!

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