Frito-Lay Potato Chips Recall: Warning to Users Due to the Presence of Undeclared Milk

In recent Frito Lay has announced the recall of its Lay's Classic Potato Chips’ few specific bags. The reason behind this is the inclusion of milk in these chips and it has not been mentioned on the packet. It could be harmful for those people who are allergic to milk. And it could cause a serious allergic reaction or life-threatening.

Details of affected products

Product name: Lay's Classic Potato Chips

Weight: 13 ounces (368.5 grams)

UPC: 28400 31041

Manufacturing codes: 6462307xx or 6463307xx

These chips were sold from November 2024 through select Oregon and Washington retail stores and online distributors. Until now there is no allergic reactions have been reported related to this issue. Moreover, any other Lay's products, taste, size or variety Pack are not affected by this recall.

Instructions for users

If you are allergic or have sensitivity to milk and you have Lay's Classic Potato according as the details described above. Then you should not use it and waste it immediately. To get more information and answers to questions contact with Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477.

Undeclared Allergens and Food Safety

The presence of undeclared allergens is a serious problem for food safety. The presence of undeclared milk in products could cause severe allergic reactions for people with milk allergies. In these allergies, symptoms like hives, vomiting, wheezing, and anaphylaxis may included. And the intensity of these symptoms can range from very low to life-threatening.

Current Trends in the Food Industry

In recent days several products have been recalled their products due to the presence of undeclared allergens in the food industry. For example, NuGo recalled their chocolates “Protein Bars” due to the presence of undeclared dairy. Cal Yee's Snacks issued a recall due to the presence of undeclared allergens in its products such as milk, soy, wheat, sesame, yellow dye #6, and almonds and they all are not mentioned on the packet.

Precautions for users

Users are advised that they should read out the list of ingredients that are mentioned on the product packaging. Especially if any of you are allergic from some specific ingredient. If there is any doubt the product is suspected of containing an undeclared allergen then don't use the product and waste it.