CLASS I Food recall · Reported 30 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips recalled by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay is recalling Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Aug 2020 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-1527-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86325
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Brand
- Lay's Barbecue
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 18 Sep 2020
- Reported
- 30 Sep 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Chips
Timeline
| 24 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 30 Sep 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
May contain undeclared milk
Product as listed by the FDA
Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 1 oz. UPC 28400 00861; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 1 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 00300; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 2 5/8 oz. UPC 28400 32420; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 7 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 19961; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 12 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 31040; Lay's Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 15 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 17514 packaged in black flexible bags
Where it was distributed
distributed in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming to retail stores and via foodservice, vending, e-commerce, mail distribution and other channels.
ArizonaCaliforniaHawaiiIdahoMontanaNew MexicoNevadaOregonUtahWashingtonWyoming
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
May contain undeclared milk
Which lots are affected?
Both Guaranteed Fresh date of 3 NOV 2020 And one of these 9-digit Manufacturing Codes 6483214xx, 6481214xx, 6482214xx (x=any number)
Where was it sold?
distributed in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming to retail stores and via foodservice, vending, e-commerce, mail distribution and other channels.
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
6 other products · FDA event 86325This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Classic Cube Mix cube recalled by Frito-Lay.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Classic Cube Mix cube recalled by Frito-Lay | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states | |
| CLASS I | Lays sack recalled by Frito-LayLays | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states | |
| CLASS I | Flavor Mix sack recalled by Frito-LayFlavor Mix | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states | |
| CLASS I | Classic Mix cube recalled by Frito-Lay | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states | |
| CLASS I | Flavor Mix tray recalled by Frito-LayFlavor Mix | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states | |
| CLASS I | Classic Variety Mix tray recalled by Frito-Lay | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states |
More recalls from Frito-Lay
All 42| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Lay's Classic Potato Chips recalled by Frito LayLay's | Frito Lay | Undeclared Milk | OR, WA |
| Food | CLASS I | Classic Variety Mix tray recalled by Frito-Lay | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Flavor Mix tray recalled by Frito-LayFlavor Mix | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Classic Mix cube recalled by Frito-Lay | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Flavor Mix sack recalled by Frito-LayFlavor Mix | Frito-Lay | Undeclared Milk | 11 states |
Other Chips recalls
All 323| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | J. Higgs Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato Chips recalledJ. HIGGS | Saratoga Potato Chips | Undeclared Soy | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsZapp's Big | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty Sour | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips recalled by Utz Quality FoodsDirty | Utz Quality Foods | Salmonella | 34 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Albertsons Companies products recalledRecalled | Albertsons Companies | Undeclared Tree Nuts | Nationwide |