CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ruffles Original Potato Chips recalled by Frito-Lay
Frito-Lay is recalling Ruffles Original Potato Chips, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 21 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-1526-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86287
- Recalling firm
- Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
- Brand
- Ruffles
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 18 Sep 2020
- Reported
- 9 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
| 21 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +19 days |
| 18 Sep 2020 | Classified by FDA | +9 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
Ruffles Original Potato Chips NET WT 1 1/2 oz. packaged in flexible bags UPC 28400 48228
Where it was distributed
Washington and Oregon
Questions about this recall
Is Ruffles Original Potato Chips recalled?
Yes. Frito-Lay recalled Ruffles Original Potato Chips on 21 Aug 2020. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1526-2020.
Why was it recalled?
May contain undeclared milk
Which lots are affected?
both a Use By date of 22 SEP 2020 and an eight-character manufacturing code of 34631762 listed below the Use By date. These numbers can be found on the front of the bag along the right-hand side.
Where was it sold?
Washington and Oregon
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 21 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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