CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack recalled by Frito-Lay

Frito-Lay is recalling Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack, distributed in 29 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesuse by dates of 4 DEC 2018 OR 18 DEC 2018, and 11-digit manufacturing code that will include the letter combination AM in the second and third position (example: xAMxxxxxxxx)

Quantity recalled19,565 sacks (total)

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-0689-2019
FDA event ID: 81486
Recalling firm: Frito-Lay, Plano, TX
Brand: Smartfood Delight
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Nov 2018
FDA classified: 4 Dec 2018
Reported: 12 Dec 2018
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: Other

Timeline

2 Nov 2018	Recall initiated by company
4 Dec 2018	Classified by FDA	+32 days
12 Dec 2018	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain cheese-flavored chips and therefore undeclared milk.

Product as listed by the FDA

16 count Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi North Carolina North Dakota Nebraska New Mexico Ohio

Questions about this recall

Is Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack recalled?

Yes. Frito-Lay recalled Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack on 2 Nov 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0689-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

use by dates of 4 DEC 2018 OR 18 DEC 2018, and 11-digit manufacturing code that will include the letter combination AM in the second and third position (example: xAMxxxxxxxx)

Where was it sold?

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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