After Frito-Lay issued a recall for some of its Lay's Classic Potato Chips last month, the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined the select bags of snacks pose a serious health hazard.

On January 29, 2025, the FDA escalated its recall of Frito-Lays potato chips to a “Class I” category. Find out what that means below! Why Were Frito-Lays Potato Chips Recalled? Frito-Lay’s potato chips have been recalled due to containing undeclared milk ingredients.

The FDA classified the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington state as a Class 1 recall, which means consumption could be fatal for people with a milk allergy.