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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0266-2021/FDA enforcement
Frito-lay, INC. Headquarters·Food·Jan 21, 2021

Ruffles "Party Size" Original Potato Chips 13 1/2 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Potential to contain undeclared milk

  • 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAR, MO, IA, OK +2 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameFrito-lay, INC. Headquarters
Recalling firmFrito-lay, INC. HeadquartersPlano, TX, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 28400 03400 52 253350 14730 3
Lot / date codes
  • Both "Guaranteed Fresh" date and price of 23 MAR 2021 5.29
  • Manufacturing Code 225335014 73 03:xx, with xx = 00 through 13
Distribution area
ARMOIAOKKSNE

AR, MO, IA, OK, KS, NE

United States

Quantity affected50 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 10, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0266-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Frito-lay, INC. Headquarters initiated this food recall on January 21, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential to contain undeclared milk. The FDA report lists distribution as: AR, MO, IA, OK, KS, NE.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential to contain undeclared milk

Ruffles "Party Size" Original Potato Chips 13 1/2 OZ was made or distributed by Frito-lay, INC. Headquarters in Plano, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0266-2021, dated February 10, 2021.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Ruffles "Party Size" Original Potato Chips 13 1/2 OZ recall?

Frito-lay, INC. Headquarters recalled Ruffles "Party Size" Original Potato Chips 13 1/2 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0266-2021. Potential to contain undeclared milk

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.

Is the Frito-lay, INC. Headquarters 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-0266-2021. 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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Official source

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