U.S. recall alert: Popular corn tortillas pulled from shelves due to potential allergic hazard

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for a popular snack in several U.S. states due to a potential health risk. The recall follows a production error that could affect consumers with specific allergies.

The company is urging affected individuals to check their products and take necessary precautions. More details regarding the recall and what to do next are available from Frito-Lay.

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Which Frito-Lay product was recalled?

Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of its popular Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn chips in 13 U.S. states due to a potential mix-up in production that could have resulted in the presence of undeclared nacho cheese, posing a risk to people with milk allergies.

The recall impacts fewer than 1,300 bags of 13-ounce chips, distributed across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Frito-Lay stated that these bags could cause severe or even life-threatening reactions in individuals who are allergic to milk.

How to recognize a Frito-Lay altered bag?

The affected bags feature the “guaranteed fresh” label with an expiration date of May 20, and were sold beginning on March 7. As of now, there have been no reported allergic reactions.

This marks Frito-Lay’s second recall this year, with another recall issued in January for Lay’s Classic chips due to the unlisted presence of milk. Consumers who purchased the affected bags are encouraged to contact Frito-Lay for a refund or more information about returning the product.