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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amber Raiken

Frito-Lay chips recall upgraded to most dangerous classification over ‘life-threatening’ risk

Frito-Lay’s latest recall has an elevated risk status due to an undeclared ingredient in some corn chips that can cause a “life-threatening” allergic reaction.

On Saturday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips as Class I. This type of recall is “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death,” according to the FDA.

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