Lay’s potato chips are being recalled in 2 states. Here’s what you need to know

Can’t have dairy and sit on a fresh bag of Lay’s? You might want to check your batch codes. On Monday, Frito-Lay announced a voluntary recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips. According to the notice, certain bags sold in Oregon and Washington may contain undeclared dairy. The 13-ounce bags have manufacturing codes beginning with either 6462307xx or 6463307xx and a “guaranteed fresh” date of February 11, 2025. The bags affected by the recall hit store shelves on November 3, 2024. No other products are a part of the recall. .

The company was alerted to the accident by a customer, but no allergic reactions have been reported so far. Although most people with a milk allergy are already aware of it, symptoms include vomiting, wheezing, hives and digestive problems. In severe cases, milk allergy can result in anaphylactic shock. As such, customers with milk allergies or sensitivities should discard the bags.

Frito-Lay added that customers who purchased the product should contact customer service. Although the site didn’t mention a refund, companies must offer either a replacement or refund under US law — although it’s up to the company to choose what you get.

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Do Lay’s Classic Potato Chips contain dairy?

Normally, Lay’s Classic Potato Chips don’t contain dairy, but this isn’t the first time an undisclosed dairy has sparked a recall. In 2023, the company announced that certain bags of its classic potato chips had been contaminated with dairy products. According to the recall notice, the contamination came from a mixture with sour cream and onion chips produced at the same plant. That same year, the company recalled bags of its Chickpea Veggie Crisps due to dairy contamination from caramel chips. While Frito-Lay did not specify how the error that triggered the latest recall occurred, most allergen recalls occur when factory equipment is not properly cleaned.

Frito-Lay’s website offers a list of products that are free of common allergens. The website notes that product information may change, and added that Lay’s products sold in different countries under similar brands may contain different ingredients. The site also states that their products are produced in facilities that process dairy, so there will always be some risk involved.

Food recalls have been on the rise this year, but that’s partly due to increased safety standards. You can be sure that the FDA will tell you if your butter contains milk (unless it’s vegan butter, it does). However, customers with serious concerns can check FDA’s list of recalls and safety warnings.

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