A Frito-Lay Chips Recall Affects Up to 4 States—Here’s What We Know
Updated: May 10, 2023
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk need to be cautious of these Lay's products.
When it comes to go-to potato chip brands, Lay’s is one of the first that comes to mind. From a bag of classic Lay’s to its returning cheesy garlic bread flavor, a Lay’s product is pretty much guaranteed to be delicious.
However, if you’ve bought a bag of classic Lay’s within the past few weeks, you may need to double-check your bag, especially if you’re allergic or have a severe sensitivity to milk. On May 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary Frito-Lay recall. So before opening any Lay’s bags, here’s what you need to know.
What Products Are Being Recalled?
The recall affects 146 bags of Lay’s Classic Party Size Potato Chips and Lay’s Classic Mix and Match Potato Chips. For the former, 13 oz. bags have been impacted. Whereas for the latter, 15 5/8 oz. bags have been affected.
Why Are Lays Chips Being Recalled?
The voluntary recall is due to allergy concerns. According to the FDA’s announcement, the bags “may contain undeclared milk ingredients from sour cream and onion potato chips.” A consumer complaint resulted in an investigation leading to the findings. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk are at risk of a potentially “serious or life-threatening” allergic reaction. Fortunately, no allergic reactions related to the products have been reported.
How Do I Know If I Have One of the Recalled Products?
The affected products were distributed throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire to grocery, club and convenience stores. Additionally, they could only have been bought as early as April 16, 2023. The 13 oz. bags also have a guaranteed fresh date of July 18, 2023, 766310622 and maintain a UPC code of 028400310413. The 15 5/8 oz. bags have a guaranteed fresh date of July 18, 2023, 766310618 and a UPC code of 0028400720151.
The 13 oz. bags have any of the following manufacturing codes:
- 105 04:55
- 105 04:56
- 105 04:57
- 105 04:58
- 105 04:59
- 105 05:00
- 105 05:01
- 105 05:02
Meanwhile, the 15 5/8 oz. bags will have any of these manufacturing codes:
- 105 04:55
- 105 04:56
- 105 04:57
- 105 04:58
- 105 04:59
- 105 05:00
- 105 05:01
- 105 05:02
What Should I Do If I Have an Affected Product?
For those with any milk allergies or sensitivities, the FDA urges them not to consume the chips and to throw away the product. Customers can also contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday at 1-800-352-4477.
