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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters: Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: August 26, 2021
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Summary

Frito-Lay is recalling 36 bags of Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips because they may contain milk, which is not listed on the packaging. The recall affects specific bags distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity who eat these chips are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. Because this is a food safety recall, you should not eat the product and instead return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains undeclared milk, which can cause severe allergic reactions in people with a milk allergy or sensitivity. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in connection with this specific recall.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 7.75 oz. flexible bags of Wavy Lay's Original Potato Chips with the UPC code 0 28400 04380 9.
  2. Verify if your bag is affected by looking for one of two specific combinations: a 'Guaranteed Fresh' date of 02 Nov 2021 with Manufacturing Code 1712 17944 85 21:30, OR a 'Guaranteed Fresh' date of 19 Oct 2021 with Manufacturing Code 1713 20044 18 03:37.
  3. If your bag matches these codes, do not eat the chips; dispose of the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
  4. For further questions or to request a refund from the manufacturer, you may contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
  5. For additional consumer safety information, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund at point of sale

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Wavy Lay's Original Potato Chips
Item Code:
1712 17944 85 21:30
1713 20044 18 03:37
UPC Codes:
028400043809
Lot Numbers:
1712
1713
Date Ranges: 02 Nov 2021, 19 Oct 2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88464
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Frito-Lay, Inc. Headquarters
Sold By: Retailers in North Carolina; Retailers in South Carolina; Retailers in Virginia
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 36 bags
Distributed To: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

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