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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 6,344 bags of Lay’s potato chips due to an undeclared allergen. This recall follows an earlier action in December when Lay’s voluntarily recalled 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips in Washington and Oregon. The recall was prompted after a consumer complaint revealed that the chips contained milk, a common allergen.

What to Be Aware Of

The FDA has classified this recall as a Class 1, indicating that consuming or coming into contact with these chips could cause severe health effects or even death. The presence of undeclared milk poses a significant risk to individuals with a milk allergy or intolerance. Ingesting these chips may trigger serious reactions, such as anaphylaxis, which can manifest with symptoms like throat constriction, breathing difficulties, diarrhoea, skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, and cardiac failure. It’s important to note that this recall affects only the specific bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips and does not involve other Lay’s products.

Other Products with Undeclared Milk Withdrawn

This recent recall is part of a broader issue with undeclared milk in food products. On January 10, NuGo voluntarily withdrew several granola bars, and on January 15, Pearl Milling Company recalled its Pancake and Waffle Mix. On January 16, New York Mutual Trading Co. pulled Monkfish Liver from the market, and Monkey Spit recalled its barbecue sauces due to undeclared wheat and soy. Additionally, on January 20, Shirakiku removed Snack Foods-Corn Puffs from shelves after discovering undeclared milk in the product.

These recalls highlight the ongoing concern with undeclared allergens, making it crucial for consumers, especially those with allergies, to stay vigilant and check product labels carefully.

Source: MSN