Frito-Lay has recalled its 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, which were sold in Oregon and Washington with a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of February 11, 2025, because they contained an undeclared milk allergen. More than 6,344 bags sold in these states have been recalled.
The recall occurred as of December 18, 2024, but no allergic reactions have been reported to date.
Frito-Lay Issues Recall of Lay’s Classic Chips in Oregon and Washington
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has also confirmed that certain bags sold in Oregon and Washington had to be recalled because they did not specify the contents and the possibility of allergies.
The affected packs bear the serial numbers 6462307xx or 6463307xx and an expiry date of February 11, 2025. These packs were sent for sale on November 3, 2024. However, no other sister products were affected.
“The product included in this recall was distributed to certain retail stores and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington. No allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date. No other Lay’s products, flavours, sizes, or variety packs are being recalled.”
Allergies are serious conditions, and if a person with a milk allergy consumes milk, there is a possibility of life-threatening allergic reactions. If you have purchased the affected stock and suffer from a milk allergy, you are advised to contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4:30 pm CT.
Thankfully, there have been no reported allergic reactions related to the recalled chips as of December 18, 2024. However, the company has brought the issue before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is initiating measures to ensure consumer safety.
Milk allergies are reactions precipitated by the immune system and are distinct from milk intolerance. The manifestation of the immune system’s reaction to milk proteins is quite different and ranges from swelling and wheezing to life-threatening situations like anaphylactic shock, which requires emergency medical intervention.
This is not the first time that companies selling products containing milk ingredients have had to recall their products. In 2024, chocolate bars and Costco’s Kirkland Signature butter faced recalls because they failed to label the ingredients and the possibility of allergies.
