The oversight could result in “death,” at least for those with a milk allergy or sensitivity, says the FDA. FDA initiated the recall on Dec. 13 and announced three days later that it was recalling the chips due to a potential or undeclared allergen. At present, no allergic reactions have been reported.
Frito-Lay is recalling bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips after the FDA increased the risk level of the product to its highest level of risk classification.
Frito Lay issued the recall in December after it was found that there was a potential or undeclared allergen, specifically milk, in the chips.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has recalled a popular brand of potato chips saying the product may be high risk for some consumers.
The Frito-Lay voluntary recall on a limited number of Lay's Classic potato chips due to an undeclared allergen has been updated by the FDA to Class 1.
The Food and Drug Administration has newly classified the December recall of some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington with the designation reserved for the highest degree of health hazard.
Class I, according to the FDA, means exposure to or consumption of the product could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."
Frito-Lay recalls Lay's Classic Crisps in the US due to undeclared milk allergen. This affects 13oz bags with a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of 11 February 2025. Consumers with milk allergies are advised not to consume the product.
Frito-Lay has recalled over 6,000 bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to undeclared milk, which poses a serious risk to individuals with dairy allergies. The FDA upgraded the recall to Class I—the highest risk level—after determining the chips could cause life-threatening allergic reactions,
The Food and Drug Administration is using its most severe notice in a recall of more than 6,000 bags of chips in two states because of “undeclared milk.”
A recall of one of America’s favorite snacks has been classified as high risk for people with milk allergies. Here’s everything you need to know.