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Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk, which could pose a risk to individuals with dairy allergies.
Why It Matters
Numerous recalls have been initiated so far this year due to damaged products, the potential of foodborne illness, undeclared food allergens, or the potential of bacteria.
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Millions of Americans experience food sensitivities or food allergies every year. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the nine "major" food allergens in the U.S. are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, Crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts and peanuts.
What to Know
The recall affects fewer than 1,300 bags of 13-ounce Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips that may actually contain nacho cheese-flavored chips made with milk. The company emphasized Wednesday that no allergic reactions have been reported so far. However, it warned that those with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity should avoid consuming the chips and discard them immediately.
The affected products were distributed to select retailers in 13 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Consumers may have purchased the chips beginning March 7, and all impacted bags carry a "guaranteed fresh" date of May 20.
Frito-Lay, based in Plano, Texas, is a subsidiary of PepsiCo.
Similar Frito-Lay Recalls
In January, Frito-Lay recalled a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips due to the potential presence of undeclared milk. The recall was initiated after a consumer complaint and affected products distributed in Oregon and Washington.
In May 2023, Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – 146 bags – of 13 oz. and 15 5/8 oz. of Lay's Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk ingredients from sour cream and onion potato chips. The products were distributed to grocery, club and convenience stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
In July 2021, Frito-Lay voluntarily recalled a limited number of 7 3/4 oz. bags of Wavy Lay's Original Potato Chips due to potential undeclared milk ingredients. The recall was initiated after a consumer complaint revealed that some bags may have been inadvertently filled with another flavor containing milk. The affected products were distributed to retail stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia,
What Happens Next
For general product inquiries, please contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations by phone at 1-800-352-4477.
Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this story.
Update: 3/26/25, 6:35 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.
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