Frito-Lay has issued a recall on a limited amount of one of their products for a specific reason that may pose an allergic threat. A representative of the company has also commented on the matter.
On December 16, Frito-Lay published a bulletin notice on their website announcing the recall of a few of their 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. They did so after receiving an alert from a consumer contact.
Frito-Lay’s recall specifically targets the bags of chips that may contain undeclared milk, which has the potential to cause a serious risk to individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.
The company has confirmed that the affected products were distributed to select retail and e-commerce locations in Oregon and Washington and noted that customers could have purchased these chips as early as November 3, 2024.
Thankfully, according to the recall notice, no allergic reactions linked to the chips have been reported so far. However, consumers are advised to remain vigilant and check for the product specifics, including a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of February 11, 2025, UPC 28400 31041, and manufacturing codes 6462307xx or 6463307xx, and immediately discard the chips if they have a milk allergy.
A photo of Lay’s Classic chips taken in Miami, Florida on May 2, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
A representative for Frito-Lay further confirmed the details of the recall in a statement to Newsweek, reiterating the company’s commitment to transparency and consumer safety.
In their comment, the representative also clarified that no other Lay’s products — including flavors, sizes, or variety packs — are involved in the recall.
A photo showing a variety of Lay’s chips in a supermarket in Latham, New York on February 2, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Additionally, affected customers can reach out to Frito-Lay’s Consumer Relations team at 1-800-352-4477 during regular business hours for assistance.
Two days after Frito-Lay announced the recall, the FDA re-published the same details on their official website to further amplify the message and ensure public awareness and safety.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a milk allergy is among the most common food allergies in children and is caused by an abnormal immune system response to milk proteins.
While cow’s milk is the most frequent trigger, milk from other mammals, such as sheep, goats, and buffalo, can also cause allergic reactions.
Jersey cows in a field located in Fresno, California on June 14, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
These reactions occur because the immune system mistakenly identifies specific proteins in milk — such as casein, found in the curd, or whey, found in the liquid portion — as harmful. This leads to the release of histamines and other chemicals, causing a range of symptoms.
