Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of the snack and beverage giant PepsiCo, has issued a recall for its 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. The recall was initiated due to concerns that the product may contain undeclared milk, which could potentially trigger a serious or even life-threatening allergic reaction in consumers with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity, as per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA issued a notice on Monday, stating that the consumption of the recalled product by those with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could lead to a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. The recall is specifically for bags of chips that were distributed to retailers in the states of Oregon and Washington.
The affected chips have been available for purchase since at least November 3. As of now, there have been no reported allergic reactions linked to the consumption of the recalled product, the FDA confirmed. The agency also revealed that the recalled product carries the UPC codes 28400 and 31041, and has a “guaranteed fresh” date of February 11, 2025. The manufacturing codes on the affected products are either 6462307xx or 6463307xx.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact Frito-Lay directly at 1-800-352-4477. PepsiCo, the parent company of Frito-Lay, has yet to comment on the recall.
This recall is the latest in a string of food safety incidents that have raised concerns among consumers. Recently, an E. coli outbreak linked to onions used in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers resulted in one death and 104 illnesses across 14 states.
In another incident, cucumbers supplied by Arizona-based SunFed Produce were recalled across 26 states and Canada due to a suspected salmonella outbreak. Around the same time, a frozen food company expanded a recall of its waffles and pancakes sold at major US supermarkets, including Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods, due to potential listeria contamination.
In total, there have been over 740 food and beverage recalls this year, more than double the number reported in 2023 and nearly triple the total from 2022.