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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.
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 an undeclared allergen: milk. The FDA has since classified the recall as a Class 1 risk, similar to a recent recall reclassification involving a Costco product.
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.
FDA upgrades Frito-Lay potato chips recall to highest risk level due to undeclared milk
Federal regulators have upgraded a product recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips to the highest risk level for a batch that may contain undeclared milk ingredients. Last month, Frito-Lay issued a recall warning that more than 6,
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.
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 elevated to FDA’s highest-risk classification
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.
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.
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.
FDA recalls chocolate, chips and broccoli over potentially ‘deadly’ contamination risks
In recent weeks, several high-profile food recalls have sparked concerns over potential health risks linked to popular snack items and vegetables. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified several of these recalls as Class I,
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Why Lay’s Potato Chip Recall Was Elevated To FDA’s Deadliest Category
this means for consumers with allergies in the U.S. Lay’s potato chips, a pantry staple, are now the latest product under a serious FDA recall. The reason? Undeclared milk—a top food allergen ...
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Frito-Lay recall update: FDA classifies impacted Lay’s Classic Potato Chips as posing a serious health risk
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a recall of Frito-Lay potato chips at the highest level of risk. The newly announced classification means that under certain conditions ...