Hold onto your snack stash—thousands of bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips are being recalled in Oregon and Washington due to an unexpected ingredient: milk. The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) has escalated the recall to its most serious level, warning that the chips could pose serious health risks for those with milk allergies or sensitivities.

The recall affects 6,344 bags of the 13-ounce Lay’s Classic Potato Chips with a “guaranteed fresh” date of Feb. 11, 2025, and specific manufacturing codes. Frito-Lay initially flagged the issue last month, but the F.D.A. has now classified it as a Class I recall, meaning there’s a significant chance the product “will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

If you’re not in Oregon or Washington, though, you can breathe easy—this recall is limited to those two states.

Milk is one of the eight major food allergens, alongside eggs, peanuts, and others, and must be clearly labeled on products. For those allergic to milk, even trace amounts can trigger severe reactions.

So far, no allergic reactions have been reported, but the F.D.A. isn’t taking any chances. The agency has been cautious about public communication lately, citing a temporary pause on mass messaging that isn’t directly tied to emergencies.

In the meantime, if you’ve got these chips in your pantry, it’s best to toss them out or return them to the store. And if you’re wondering whether other Lay’s products are affected—don’t worry. Only specific bags of the Classic flavor are part of this recall.

Stay safe and snack wisely!

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