FDA, Lay and Recall

FDA recalls chocolate, chips and broccoli over potentially ‘deadly’ contamination risks
In recent weeks, several high-profile food recalls have sparked concerns over potential health risks linked to popular snack items and vegetables. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified several of these recalls as Class I,
FDA Upgrades Lay's Potato Chips Recall To Highest Risk Level
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer In December 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Lay's classic potato chips due to undeclared ingredients. Last week, the FDA raised the risk of the recall to Class I—the most severe category—indicating that consuming the affected product could cause serious or even life-threatening
The FDA Updated Lay’s Potato Chip Recall to Its Most Serious Level
Additionally, the recalled Classic Potato Chips have the UPC 28400 31041 and both the “Guaranteed Fresh” date of Feb. 5, 2025, and either Manufacturing Code 6462307xx or 6463307xx. No other Frito-Lay products or Lay’s chips or sizes are affected by this recall.
Lay’s recall of Classic Chips in 2 states classified at highest risk level, FDA warns it could cause 'death'
The FDA classified the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington state as a Class 1 recall, which means consumption could be fatal for people with a milk allergy.
FDA classifies Lay’s recall as Class 1 due to undeclared milk allergen
Last month, a recall was issued for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen: milk. The FDA has since classified the recall as a Class 1 risk, similar to a recent recall reclassification involving a Costco product.
Frito Lay's Classic Potato Chips: Recall raised to highest risk level by FDA. What to know
The specifically recalled chips were: 13-ounce bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips with UPC of 28400 31041, a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of Feb. 11, 2025, and a Manufacturing Code of either 6462307xx or 6463307xx. The batch was distributed in Washington and Oregon and the chips were available for purchase as soon as Nov. 3, 2024.
Lay’s potato chip recall now elevated to FDA’s highest-risk level
The FDA has upgraded a recall of Lay’s Potato Chips to the highest level possible, meaning consuming the chips will cause adverse health consequences. In December, Texas-based food manufacturer Frito Lay recalled a limited number of Lay’s Classic 13oz because the product could contain undeclared milk ingredients.
FDA elevates Lay's potato chip recall in Oregon, Washington to highest risk level
Class I, according to the FDA, means exposure to or consumption of the product could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."
FDA upgrades recall of Lay's potato chips to most serious level
The problem ingredient identified was "undeclared milk," which poses a risk to those with severe sensitivities or allergies.
FDA Assigns Highest Risk Level To These Recalled Chocolate Snacks
The snacks are now part of a Class I recall, which is for products with the potential of "serious adverse health consequences." Here's what to know.
Chocolate Recall Considered Class I Due to 'Deadly' Allergen Risk, FDA Warns
The chocolate snacks were distributed to nine states. In December, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall on various chocolate products distributed across nine states due to undeclared allergens.
The FDA's recall on certain Lay's potato chips escalates to worst risk category
A previous FDA recall on certain Lay's potato chip products has now been updated to the category with the highest risk for ...
FDA upgrades Frito-Lay potato chips recall to highest risk level due to undeclared milk
Last month, Frito-Lay issued a recall warning that more than 6,300 of its 13-ounce bags may contain undeclared milk posing a ...
FDA Recalls Lay's Potato Chips—Here's What You Need to Know
This time, the organization has updated its Lay’s Classic Potato Chips recall to Class I. The potato chips were previously ...