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Frito-Lay recalls Lay's French Onion dip and 3 more: contamination

May 27, 2020 · Frito-Lay Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallPotential to be contaminated with mold

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Frito-Lay
Location
Plano, TX
Reported by FDA
May 27, 2020
Recall started
May 4, 2020
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Fresh produce
Reason type
Other contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Lay's French Onion dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007094 packaged in clear glass jars
    Quantity: 3,528,552 jars
    Codes: 9-digit Manufacturing Code x2Wxxxxx (x=any number) With any code date and any 4-digit time stamp
  • Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007299 packaged in clear glass jars
    Quantity: Total in Canada 241,620 jars.
    Codes: with Best before dates of: 20 DE 10 with 2W in the MFG code
  • Ruffles Onion flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007298 packaged in clear glass jars
    Quantity: Total in Canada 241,620 jars.
    Codes: with Best before dates of: 20 DE 10 or 20 DE 11 with 2W in the MFG code
  • Lay's Smooth Ranch dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007095 packaged in clear glass jars
    Quantity: 2,997,108 jars
    Codes: 9-digit Manufacturing Code x2Wxxxxx (x=any number) With any code date and any 4-digit time stamp

Where it was distributed

US and Canada. The Lay's brand was sold in the US and the Ruffles brand was sold in Canada.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Frito-Lay recalled 4 products, including Lay's French Onion dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007094 packaged in clear glass jars.

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with mold

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

US and Canada. The Lay's brand was sold in the US and the Ruffles brand was sold in Canada.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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