Breaking: FDA Issues Highest-Risk Lays Recall Over Hidden Milk Content
The Lay's potato chips recall has reached critical status as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) elevates it to their highest risk classification, indicating potential life-threatening consequences for consumers. This recall on food specifically affects 6,344 bags of 13-ounce Lay's Classic Potato Chips distributed in Washington and Oregon due to undeclared milk ingredients.
This chips recall represents a serious health concern, particularly for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivity to milk. Importantly, while no adverse reactions have been reported yet, the FDA's Class I designation indicates that exposure to these recalled Lay's potato chips could lead to severe health consequences, including serious allergic reactions ranging from hives to unconsciousness. Consumers who purchased these chips as early as November 3, 2024, should check their packages immediately.
Understanding the FDA's Highest-Risk Potato Chip Recall
On Monday, January 27, as part of the FDA food recalls this week, the Food and Drug Administration classified the Lay's potato chips recall as Class I, marking the highest possible risk level for consumer safety. According to the FDA's classification system, this designation indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from product exposure.
Subsequently, Frito-Lay confirmed the recall affects 6,344 bags of their Lays classic potato chips. The affected products bear specific identification markers: a UPC code of 28400 31041 and manufacturing codes beginning with either 6462307xx or 6463307xx. Furthermore, these 13-ounce bags display a "guaranteed fresh date" of February 11, 2025.
The scope of this limited recall remains geographically restricted to Oregon and Washington, where the Lays products were distributed through retail stores and e-commerce distributors. Additionally, consumers could have purchased these chips as early as November 3, 2024.
The Food and Drug Administration employs three distinct classification levels to indicate product hazard severity. Notably, Class I represents the most severe category, reserved for situations where exposure to the violative product poses substantial health risks. This classification reflects the serious nature of undeclared milk allergens, which the FDA recognizes as one of the "Big 8" major food allergens.
As of January 29, no allergic reactions have been reported in connection with these products. Nevertheless, the Class I designation underscores the critical nature of this recall for individuals with milk allergies or milk intolerance.
Critical Information for Consumers
First and foremost, consumers should check their Lay's Classic Potato Chips for these specific identifiers:
UPC Code: 2840031041
Package Size: 13 ounces (368.5 grams)
"Guaranteed Fresh" date: February 11, 2025
Manufacturing Codes: 6462307xx or 6463307xx
For consumers who discover these affected products, immediate disposal is essential. Moreover, a full refund is available through the original place of purchase. In the event that consumers have questions or concerns, Frito-Lay Consumer Relations can be reached at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM CST.