A December recall on Lay’s Potato Chips sold in two states has been escalated to the FDA’s highest risk level, but no allergic reactions have been reported.

The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a December recall of Classic Lays Potato Chips to Class 1, the highest priority designated by the agency.

Frito Lay issued the recall in December after it was found that there was a potential or undeclared allergen, specifically milk, in the chips.

Frito-Lay is recalling bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips after the FDA increased the risk level of the product to its highest level of risk classification.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has recalled a popular brand of potato chips saying the product may be high risk for some consumers.

The FDA has upgraded a recall of Lay’s Potato Chips to the highest level possible, meaning consuming the chips will cause adverse health consequences. In December, Texas-based food manufacturer Frito Lay recalled a limited number of Lay’s Classic 13oz because the product could contain undeclared milk ingredients.

The Food and Drug Administration has newly classified the December recall of some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington with the designation reserved for the highest degree of health hazard.

Frito-Lay recalls Lay's Classic Crisps in the US due to undeclared milk allergen. This affects 13oz bags with a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of 11 February 2025. Consumers with milk allergies are advised not to consume the product.

The problem ingredient identified was "undeclared milk," which poses a risk to those with severe sensitivities or allergies.

The Frito-Lay voluntary recall on a limited number of Lay's Classic potato chips due to an undeclared allergen has been updated by the FDA to Class 1.

After Frito-Lay issued a recall for some of its Lay's Classic Potato Chips last month, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the select bags of snacks pose a serious health hazard.