FDA Issues Most Serious Recall Warning For Lay’s Potato Chips: ‘May Contain Undeclared Milk’
February 10, 2025 by Marissa Matozzo
Attention potato chip enthusiasts: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated its recall on Lay’s potato chips, initially announced in December 2024, to its most critical risk category.
This recall, first issued in mid-December, has resulted in the removal of over 6,000 bags of Lay’s 13 oz. (368.5 grams) classic chips from store shelves in Washington and Oregon.
The issue stems from an ingredient—undeclared milk—that could be hazardous to those with serious dairy allergies or sensitivities.
FDA Raises Lay’s Potato Chips Recall To Highest Risk Level Due To Undeclared Milk Allergen
On January 27th, the FDA raised the recall to "Class I," indicating the highest level of severity.
According to the organization's website, this refers to "the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
Frito-Lay has announced that the bags being recalled will display a Guaranteed Fresh Date of February 11, 2025, on the front.
The UPC number on the affected chips will read: "28400 31041." The Plano, Texas-based brand also noted that the bags will have "one of the following the manufacturing codes: 6462307xx OR 6463307xx."
The FDA has identified approximately 6,000 "flexible" bags that are now being recalled. These bags may have been available for purchase starting on November 3, 2024.
Lay's clarified in the recall announcement that "no other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled." Despite the expectation that the recalled chips have been taken off store shelves following the mid-December announcement, there remains a worry that they might still be in people's homes.
Although no allergic responses to the recalled chips have been documented yet, individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity are advised against eating them. For inquiries or if you possess the recalled chips, contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477.