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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0690-2019/FDA enforcement
Frito Lay INC·Food·Nov 2, 2018

16 Count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFrito Lay INC
Recalling firmFrito-lay, INC.Plano, TX, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • use by dates of 18 DEC 2018 OR 1 JAN 2019, and 11-digit manufacturing code that will include the letter combination AM in the second and third position (example: xAMxxxxxxxx)
Distribution area

Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Mexico

Quantity affected19, 565 sacks (total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 12, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0690-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Frito-lay, INC. initiated this food recall on November 2, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain cheese-flavored chips and therefore undeclared milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Wyoming.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain cheese-flavored chips and therefore undeclared milk.

16 Count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack was made or distributed by Frito-lay, INC. in Plano, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0690-2019, dated December 12, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the 16 Count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack recall?

Frito Lay INC recalled 16 Count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0690-2019. The firm is recalling 1/2 oz. bags of Smartfood Delight Sea Salt Flavored popcorn packaged in two variety pack offerings. The popcorn bags have the potential to contain…

What are the symptoms of Undeclared milk exposure?

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

How quickly can Undeclared milk symptoms appear?

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared milk?

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Frito Lay INC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0690-2019 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Frito Lay INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0690-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.