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Low RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Classic Lay's Potato Chips Recalled for Potential Water Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 27, 2019
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Summary

Frito-Lay, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 47,332 bags of Classic Lay's potato chips because water from a roof leak may have dripped on the chips before they were packaged. This recall affects various bag sizes ranging from 2 3/4 oz. to 15 7/8 oz. distributed across several Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Consumers who have purchased these chips should return them to the store where they were bought for a full refund or dispose of them immediately.

Risk

Water from a roof leak may have introduced contaminants or moisture into the product prior to sealing, which can compromise food safety and quality. While no illnesses have been reported, the presence of environmental water in food packaging poses a risk of spoilage or bacterial growth.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Classic Lay's potato chips in flexible plastic bags with a 'Guaranteed Fresh' date of MAR 10 2020.
  2. Verify the 9-digit Manufacturing Code printed on the bag starts with 4662, 566, or 666 (for example, 4662xxxxx, 566xxxxxx, or 666xxxxxx).
  3. Confirm the UPC barcode matches one of the following: 2840042054, 2840019914, 2840064549, 2840064474, or 2840011087.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions or concerns.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Classic Lay's Potato Chips (2 3/4 oz.)by Lay's
Variants: Flexible plastic bags
UPC Codes:
2840042054
Lot Numbers:
4662xxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
566xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
666xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)

Recall # F-0443-2020

Product: Classic Lay's Potato Chips (8 oz.)by Lay's
Variants: Flexible plastic bags
UPC Codes:
2840019914
Lot Numbers:
4662xxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
566xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
666xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)

Recall # F-0443-2020

Product: Classic Lay's Potato Chips (10 oz.)by Lay's
Variants: Flexible plastic bags
UPC Codes:
2840064549
Lot Numbers:
4662xxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
566xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
666xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)

Recall # F-0443-2020

Product: Classic Lay's Potato Chips (15 1/4 oz.)by Lay's
Variants: Flexible plastic bags
UPC Codes:
2840064474
Lot Numbers:
4662xxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
566xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
666xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)

Recall # F-0443-2020

Product: Classic Lay's Potato Chips (15 7/8 oz.)by Lay's
Variants: Flexible plastic bags
UPC Codes:
2840011087
Lot Numbers:
4662xxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
566xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)
666xxxxxx (Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020)

Recall # F-0443-2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84462
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Frito-Lay, Inc.
Sold By: Retail stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 47,332 bags
Distributed To: Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont

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