CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Jalape¿o Flavored Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips recalled by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay is recalling Jalape¿o Flavored Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalape¿o Flavored Miss Vickies, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Apr 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2211-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77090
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Brand
- Jalape
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Apr 2017
- FDA classified
- 11 May 2017
- Reported
- 17 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 May 2017 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 17 May 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential presence of Salmonella
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Jalape¿o Flavored Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalape¿o Flavored Miss Vickies Kettle Cooked potato chips in the following unit sizes: 1.75 oz, 2.75 oz, 8 oz, 13.5 oz, 2.125 oz, 6.5 oz, 0.85 oz, 1.375 oz, 2.25 oz, and 1.375 oz
Where it was distributed
Nationwide throughout the US and Puerto Rico
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential presence of Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
guaranteed fresh date of JUL 4 or prior; UPCs 41233, 43783, 37185, 63218, 2539, 2904, 63088, 3844, 61610, and 1255
Where was it sold?
Nationwide throughout the US and Puerto Rico
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 77090| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack recalledFrito-Lay Bold | Frito-Lay | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Miss Vickies Multipack recalled by Frito-LayMiss Vickies | Frito-Lay | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Miss Vickies Multipack Tray recalled by Frito-LayMiss Vickies | Frito-Lay | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack recalled by Frito-LayLays Kettle | Frito-Lay | Salmonella | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray recalled by Frito-LayLays Kettle | Frito-Lay | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS I | Classic Mix cube recalled by Frito-Lay | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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