Frito-Lay, of Plano, Texas, has voluntarily recalled less than 7,000 bags of its 14.5-ounce and 1-ounce Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips due to the possible presence of soy and wheat ingredients, two major allergens not declared on its ingredient statement.
Consumers who are allergic or severely sensitive to soy or wheat could suffer a major, life-threatening allergic reaction upon ingesting the product.
Officials did not specify what caused the problem, but the company’s recall announcement indicates the allergens may have been introduced to the product’s product line through the ingredients for spicy sweet chili tortilla chips.
Distributed only to the state of Pennsylvania, via retail stores and other outlets like foodservice stations and vending machines, the affected products were sold as early as June 29, 2023.
Officials note that the recall only covers products with specific code dates and manufacturing codes:
- Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
- Size: 1 ounce (28.3 g)
- UPC: 0 28400 09089 6
- Code Date & Manufacturing Code:
- Must be stamped with both “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 26 Sept 2023 AND Manufacturing Code/Time Stamp 465218034X 22:47 – 22:54
- Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips Party Size
- Size: 12.5 ounce (411 g)
- UPC: 0 28400 51779 9
- Code Date & Manufacturing Code:
- Must be stamped with both “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 26 Sept 2023 AND
- Manufacturing Code/Time Stamp 465218037X 22:47 – 22:59 OR
- Manufacturing Code/Time Stamp465218137X 23:00 – 23:06
- Must be stamped with both “Guaranteed Fresh” date of 26 Sept 2023 AND
Photos of the product are included in the FDA communication for reference.
No other Frito-Lay or Doritos products, in any other flavors, sizes, or variety packs are impacted by the recall. To date, Frito-Lay has not received any reports of allergic reactions or illnesses related to the issue.
Frito-Lay asks that any consumer who has an allergy or sensitivity to soy or wheat refrain from eating the product, and dispose of the item as soon as possible.
Any recall-related questions may be directed to the company’s Consumer Relations team at 1-800-352-4477, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time.
The FDA continues to monitor this recall.
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