Crisps recalled for ‘undeclared milk’ that can cause life-threatening allergic reaction

A popular brand of potato chips has been recalled for containing ‘undeclared milk’ that could cause severe and even life-threatening allergic reactions.

Frito-Lay on Monday announced a recall of a ‘limited number’ of its 13-ounce Lay’s Classic Potato Chips after a consumer reached out.

‘Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product,’ stated Frito-Lay through a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory on Wednesday.

The affected crisps were sold in retail stores through online distributors in Oregon and Washington. They were sold as far back as November 3 of this year.

Bags under the recall had both the guaranteed fresh date of February 11, 2025, and the manufacturing code 6462307xx or 6463307xx.

No allergic reactions have yet been reported.

Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, packaged in golden yellow bags, are one of the most recognizable crisps in the US.

Other Lay’s flavors, bag sizes and products and variety packs are not impacted.

Consumers who are allergic or sensitive to milk are advised not to eat the crisps and throw them away immediately.

The FDA advisory did not include information on possible refunds or replacements for customers. Customers are encouraged to contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations.

It comes after Doritos recalled its Chilli Heatwave crisps for containing milk, cheese powder and mil protein that could trigger severe allergies in customers including those who are lactose intolerant.

‘While the packaging does state that the chips are made in a factory which handles milk, the allergen is not declared on the ingredients list and therefore presents an allergen risk for milk,’ a Pepsico spokesperson stated at the time.

And in 2016, Kettle Brand recalled various types of its chips that contained plastic pieces that looked like crisps. The affected varieties included 150 gram bags of lightly salted chips and 40 gram bags of sea salt and balsamic vinegar and mature cheddar and red onion chips.

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