The recall affects 6,344 bags of the 13 oz. Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has categorized the incident as a Class 1 recall, indicating that the product could cause “serious adverse health consequences or death” for individuals with milk allergies.Why It Matters
Milk is one of the FDA’s eight major food allergens, meaning it can trigger severe allergic reactions such as hives, dizziness, swelling of the vocal cords, or even anaphylaxis in individuals who are allergic. The undeclared allergen poses a serious risk to those with sensitivities, making the recall critical for public health and safety.What To Know
The recall was voluntarily initiated by Lay’s in December after a customer reported the presence of milk in the chips. The affected products were sold through retail and online outlets in Washington and Oregon.Lay’s confirmed that no allergic reactions related to this issue have been reported so far. Additionally, no other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes, or variety packs are impacted by this recall.The recall only pertains to 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips with the following identifiers:
This is not the only case of undeclared allergens flagged by the FDA in January. The agency has already issued recalls for 10 other products containing undeclared allergens this month, including:
In a December 16 press release, Frito-Lay stated: “No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date. No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes, or variety packs are recalled.”Additionally, in a statement to Newsweek, Frito-Lay said, “This recall pertains to a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips distributed in Oregon and Washington. We are working to ensure consumer safety and transparency.”What to Do Next
Consumers in Oregon and Washington who purchased the affected Lay’s Classic Potato Chips should verify the “Guaranteed Fresh” date and manufacturing code on the bag. If the bag has a February 11 date and a manufacturing code of either “6462307xx” or “6463307xx,” it should be discarded immediately, especially in households with milk allergies.For further information or concerns, customers can contact Lay’s customer service or visit the FDA’s recall page.
Milk is one of the FDA’s eight major food allergens, meaning it can trigger severe allergic reactions such as hives, dizziness, swelling of the vocal cords, or even anaphylaxis in individuals who are allergic. The undeclared allergen poses a serious risk to those with sensitivities, making the recall critical for public health and safety.What To Know
The recall was voluntarily initiated by Lay’s in December after a customer reported the presence of milk in the chips. The affected products were sold through retail and online outlets in Washington and Oregon.Lay’s confirmed that no allergic reactions related to this issue have been reported so far. Additionally, no other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes, or variety packs are impacted by this recall.The recall only pertains to 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips with the following identifiers:
- Guaranteed Fresh Date: February 11, 2025
- Manufacturing Codes: 6462307xx or 6463307xx
This is not the only case of undeclared allergens flagged by the FDA in January. The agency has already issued recalls for 10 other products containing undeclared allergens this month, including:
- NuGo Granola Bars (January 10): Undeclared milk
- Pearl Milling Pancake and Waffle Mix (January 15): Undeclared milk
- Monkfish Liver from New York Mutual Trading Co. (January 16): Undeclared milk
- Monkey Spit Barbecue Sauces (January 16): Undeclared milk, wheat, and soy
- Shirakiku Snack Foods-Corn Puffs (January 20): Undeclared milk
In a December 16 press release, Frito-Lay stated: “No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date. No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes, or variety packs are recalled.”Additionally, in a statement to Newsweek, Frito-Lay said, “This recall pertains to a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips distributed in Oregon and Washington. We are working to ensure consumer safety and transparency.”What to Do Next
Consumers in Oregon and Washington who purchased the affected Lay’s Classic Potato Chips should verify the “Guaranteed Fresh” date and manufacturing code on the bag. If the bag has a February 11 date and a manufacturing code of either “6462307xx” or “6463307xx,” it should be discarded immediately, especially in households with milk allergies.For further information or concerns, customers can contact Lay’s customer service or visit the FDA’s recall page.
