Recall, Potato Chip and FDA

Why Lay’s Potato Chip Recall Was Elevated To FDA’s Deadliest Category
The Lay’s potato chips recall for undeclared milk was upgraded to the FDA’s highest risk level. Find out what this means for consumers and food safety in 2025.
FDA Upgrades Lay's Potato Chips Recall To Highest Risk Level
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer In December 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Lay's classic potato chips due to undeclared ingredients. Last week, the FDA raised the risk of the recall to Class I—the most severe category—indicating that consuming the affected product could cause serious or even life-threatening
The FDA Updated Lay’s Potato Chip Recall to Its Most Serious Level
Additionally, the recalled Classic Potato Chips have the UPC 28400 31041 and both the “Guaranteed Fresh” date of Feb. 5, 2025, and either Manufacturing Code 6462307xx or 6463307xx. No other Frito-Lay products or Lay’s chips or sizes are affected by this recall.
Lay’s recall of Classic Chips in 2 states classified at highest risk level, FDA warns it could cause 'death'
The FDA classified the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington state as a Class 1 recall, which means consumption could be fatal for people with a milk allergy.
Lay’s recall increased to highest level, could cause ‘death’: FDA
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.
The FDA's recall on certain Lay's potato chips escalates to worst risk category
A previous FDA recall on certain Lay's potato chip products has now been updated to the category with the highest risk for consumers. What to know
Lay’s potato chip recall now elevated to FDA’s highest-risk level
The FDA has upgraded a recall of Lay’s Potato Chips to the highest level possible, meaning consuming the chips will cause adverse health consequences. In December, Texas-based food manufacturer Frito Lay recalled a limited number of Lay’s Classic 13oz because the product could contain undeclared milk ingredients.
Frito Lay's Classic Potato Chips: Recall raised to highest risk level by FDA. What to know
The specifically recalled chips were: 13-ounce bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips with UPC of 28400 31041, a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of Feb. 11, 2025, and a Manufacturing Code of either 6462307xx or 6463307xx. The batch was distributed in Washington and Oregon and the chips were available for purchase as soon as Nov. 3, 2024.
Lay’s Potato Chip Recall Increased to Highest Risk Level, FDA Warns Product Could Cause 'Death’
Lay’s voluntary recall from December has been increased to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s highest risk level classification. On Dec. 13, Frito-Lay recalled more than 6,000 bags of 13 oz. Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to “undeclared milk.” The affected chips were sold in Oregon and Washington.
FDA Assigns Highest Risk Level To These Recalled Chocolate Snacks
The snacks are now part of a Class I recall, which is for products with the potential of "serious adverse health consequences." Here's what to know.
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FDA classifies Lay’s recall as Class 1 due to undeclared milk allergen
Last month, a recall was issued for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to the potential presence of ...
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