Frito-Lay has recalled multiple varieties of Lay’s and Miss Vickie’s chips nationwide because the seasoning used on them could contain Salmonella.
“This action is the direct result of a supplier’s recent recall of a seasoning blend which includes jalapeño powder that could contain Salmonella,” according to the recall notice from the Food and Drug Administration.
“Although no Salmonella was found in the seasoning supplied to Frito-Lay, the company has decided to recall these products out of an abundance of caution.”
As of Friday, there were no confirmed illnesses related to this case.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled chips and snacks and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctors about the possible exposure.
The specific products recalled can be identified by the following packaging information:
- Jalapeño Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips, all sizes with a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior;
- Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips, all sizes with a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior;
- 12-count Lay’s Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack, “use by” date of JUN 20 or prior on the multipack package and a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior on the front upper panel of the individual packages;
- 20-count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack, “use by” date of JUN 20 or prior on the multipack package and a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior on the front upper panel of the individual packages;
- 30-count Miss Vickie’s Multipack Tray, “use by” date of JUN 20 or prior on the multipack package and a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior on the front upper panel of the individual packages;
- 30-count Lay’s Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray, “use by” date of JUN 20 or prior on the multipack package and a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior on the front upper panel of the individual packages;
- 32-count Miss Vickie’s Multipack Box, “use by” date of JUN 20 or prior on the multipack package and a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior on the front upper panel of the individual packages.
No other products or flavors contained in the multipacks are being recalled. No other flavors of Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips or Miss Vickie’s potato chips are impacted or being recalled. Jalapeño Cheddar Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked 40 percent Less Fat potato chips are not impacted or being recalled.
Consumers who have purchased these recalled products are advised not to consume them.
Consumers can contact Frito-Lay consumer relations at 866-272-9393 for additional information. Representative product images can be found at fritolay.com. For product reimbursement, consumers can visit jalapenochiprecall.com.
SOURCE: Food Safety News