United States food company Frito-Lay announced on Monday, December 16, that it is recalling potato chips due to undeclared allergens.
The company’s announcement on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website stated that the reason for the recall is the presence of “undeclared milk ingredients” in 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic potato chips.
According to the announcement, “For those allergic to milk or severely sensitive, consuming these recalled products may lead to severe or life-threatening allergic reactions.”
The recall involves select bags of potato chips that have been sold in retail stores and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington since last month.
The company mentioned that they have not received any reports of allergic reactions related to this recall so far.
They also advised individuals allergic or sensitive to milk to discard these potato chips.
Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, produces and sells snack foods like corn chips, potato chips, etc. The leisure food brands under Frito-Lay include Fritos corn chips, Cheetos cheese snacks, Doritos and Tostitos corn chips, Lay’s and Ruffles potato chips, Rold Gold pretzels, and Walkers potato chips (in the UK and Ireland).
Milk allergy refers to an atypical immune response of the body to milk and dairy products. It is one of the most common food allergies in children. While cow’s milk is a common cause of milk allergy, milk from sheep, goats, water buffaloes, and other mammals can also trigger reactions. Symptoms of milk allergy may include wheezing, vomiting, hives, and digestive issues. Avoiding consumption of milk and dairy products is the main treatment for milk allergy.
(This article referenced a report from “The Congressional Hill News”)