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

Lot, batch or date codesguaranteed fresh date of JUL 4 or prior; UPCs 41233, 43783, 37185, 63218, 2539, 2904, 63088, 3844, 61610, and 1255
Quantity recalled36,761,818 packages

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 2017Recall initiated by company
11 May 2017Classified by FDA+20 days
17 May 2017Published 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

Nationwide 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
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IFrito-Lay Bold Mix Sack recalledFrito-Lay BoldFrito-LaySalmonellaNationwide
CLASS IMiss Vickies Multipack recalled by Frito-LayMiss VickiesFrito-LaySalmonellaNationwide
CLASS IMiss Vickies Multipack Tray recalled by Frito-LayMiss VickiesFrito-LaySalmonellaNationwide
CLASS ILays Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack recalled by Frito-LayLays KettleFrito-LaySalmonellaNationwide
CLASS ILays Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray recalled by Frito-LayLays KettleFrito-LaySalmonellaNationwide

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