Lay's Classic Potato Chips Recall Upgraded To 'Class I' By FDA Due To Milk Allergen

Representative image. Frito-Lay had issued a warning in December that over 6,300 13-ounce bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips could contain undeclared milk allergen. (Credit: Mariya/Pixabay)

Federal regulators have elevated the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips to the highest "Class I" risk level, warning that the product may contain undeclared milk ingredients, posing a life-threatening risk to consumers.

On Jan. 27, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) escalated the recall to "Class I," its most serious classification, USA Today reports.