Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Recall Upgraded to Highest FDA Risk Level Due to Undeclared Allergen

Us Desk : The recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips has been escalated to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) highest risk classification due to the presence of an undeclared allergen that could trigger a potentially fatal allergic reaction.

The FDA has raised the recall to Class 1, indicating a reasonable probability that consuming the affected product could result in serious health consequences or death.

Frito-Lay initially issued the recall on December 18, 2024, affecting a limited number of 13 oz bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. The recall was prompted by the discovery of undeclared milk, which was identified following a consumer report. Individuals with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity face a heightened risk of experiencing severe or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the chips.

The recalled bags were distributed to select retailers and distributors in Oregon and Washington, with availability beginning November 3, 2024.

FDA Elevates Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Recall in Oregon and Washington to Highest Risk Level

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recall for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips to its highest risk level due to a potentially life-threatening allergen. The affected packages were distributed in Oregon and Washington and are part of a limited recall issued by Frito-Lay on December 16 for 6,344 bags of the 13-ounce variety.

According to an FDA alert, the recalled chips, available as early as November 3, 2024, may contain undeclared milk, posing a serious or life-threatening risk to individuals with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity.

The Class 1 recall designation indicates that consuming or being exposed to the product could result in severe health consequences or death. Consumers in Oregon and Washington who have purchased 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips with a Feb. 11 “guaranteed fresh” date and a manufacturing code of “6462307xx” or “6463307xx” should immediately dispose of the product.

For questions or concerns, Frito-Lay Consumer Relations can be reached at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PST.

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