FDA Issues Highest-Risk Recall for Lay's Chips Due to Undeclared Milk

The recall affects over 6,000 bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips sold in Washington and Oregon, with potential severe health risks for those with milk allergies.

• The FDA has escalated the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips to a Class I recall, its highest risk level, indicating the potential for serious health consequences or death.
• Over 6,300 bags of 13-ounce Lay's Classic Potato Chips distributed in Washington and Oregon may contain undeclared milk, posing risks to individuals with milk allergies.
• The affected products were sold starting November 3, 2024, and have a 'guaranteed fresh' date of February 11, 2025, with specific manufacturing codes listed in recall notices.
• Frito-Lay identified the issue during quality checks and removed the affected products from the market in December, working in full cooperation with the FDA.
• Consumers with the recalled chips are urged to discard them immediately and can contact Frito-Lay for further assistance, though no allergic reactions have been reported to date.

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