A ‘serious or life-threatening’ mistake causes a recall of Lay’s potato chips
After what Frito-Lay called “investigation as a result of consumer contact,” the company recalled bags of Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips because they might have milk ingredients — and that’s not declared on the bags.
Not a problem to most people. But as the company-written, FDA-posted recall notice says: “Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume product contained inside the recalled bags.”
Frito Lay says only 31 of the 7 3/4-ounce bags have been recalled and they went to retail stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. They have either a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 02 Nov 2021 with manufacturing code No. 1712 1794485 21:30 or “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 19 Oct 2021 with manufacturing code No. 1713 2004418 03:37.
If you have these chips and they might be eaten by anyone with a milk allergy, return them to the store for a full refund. If you have any questions or comments, call Frito-Lay at 800-352-4477, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published August 12, 2021 at 8:51 AM.
