Classic Lays Chips (Frito-Lay) – Water Contamination (2019)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Classic Lays potato chips 2 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 42054; Classic Lays potato chips 8 oz. UPC 28400 19914; Classic Lays potato chips 10 oz. UPC 28400 64549; Classic Lays potato chips 15 1/4 oz. UPC 28400 64474; Classic Lays potato chips 15 7/8 oz. UPC 28400 11087 all packaged in flexible plastic bags
Brand
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020 AND 9-digit Manufacturing Code 4662xxxxx or 566xxxxxx or 666xxxxxx (x=any number)
Frito-Lay, Inc. is recalling Classic Lays potato chips 2 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 42054; Classic Lays potato chips 8 oz. UPC 28400 19914 due to Water from a roof leak may have dripped on chips prior to packaging. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Water from a roof leak may have dripped on chips prior to packaging
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026