The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Frito-Lay’s Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recall as a Class I, the highest risk level, due to an undeclared allergen.
On Monday, the FDA raised the classification of over 6,000 13-ounce bags with "undeclared milk" to the highest level, warning that consuming the affected products could lead to serious illness or death for individuals with severe milk allergies.
A Class I designation warns that the probability of using or exposure to "a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death."
The recall, originally issued in December 2024, was prompted by the undeclared presence of milk in certain bags of potato chips, which were distributed in Oregon and Washington. The FDA’s Class I designation is reserved for products that pose the most severe health risks, making this an urgent public safety matter.
The affected chips have a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of February 11, 2025, and manufacturing codes “6462307xx” or “6463307xx.” The issue was identified after a consumer complaint, leading to Frito-Lay’s recall announcement.
The FDA’s latest update underscores the potentially life-threatening consequences for individuals allergic to milk, who may suffer severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, if they consume the product. Symptoms of a milk allergy can range from mild hives and digestive issues to life-threatening respiratory distress, the Mayo Clinic noted.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to discard it immediately. So far, no allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported.
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