CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 May 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lay's French Onion dip recalled by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay is recalling Lay's French Onion dip. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0955-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85601
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Brand
- Lay's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 May 2020
- FDA classified
- 20 May 2020
- Reported
- 27 May 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 4 May 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 May 2020 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 27 May 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential to be contaminated with mold
Product as listed by the FDA
Lay's French Onion dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007094 packaged in clear glass jars
Where it was distributed
US and Canada. The Lay's brand was sold in the US and the Ruffles brand was sold in Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to be contaminated with mold
Which lots are affected?
9-digit Manufacturing Code x2Wxxxxx (x=any number) With any code date and any 4-digit time stamp
Where was it sold?
US and Canada. The Lay's brand was sold in the US and the Ruffles brand was sold in Canada.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
3 other products · FDA event 85601| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip recalled by Frito-LayRuffles Ranch | Frito-Lay | Mold | TX | |
| CLASS II | Ruffles Onion flavoured dip recalled by Frito-LayRuffles | Frito-Lay | Mold | TX | |
| CLASS II | Lay's Smooth Ranch dip recalled by Frito-LayLay's Smooth | Frito-Lay | Mold | TX |
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