CLASS III Food recall · Reported 8 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Classic Lays potato chips recalled by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay is recalling Classic Lays potato chips 2, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Dec 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0443-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84462
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 27 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 8 Jan 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 10 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +17 days |
| 8 Jan 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Water from a roof leak may have dripped on chips prior to packaging
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Vermont
ConnecticutDelawareMassachusettsMarylandMaineNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVirginiaVermont
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Water from a roof leak may have dripped on chips prior to packaging
Which lots are affected?
Guaranteed Fresh MAR 10 2020 AND 9-digit Manufacturing Code 4662xxxxx or 566xxxxxx or 666xxxxxx (x=any number)
Where was it sold?
Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Vermont
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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