Shoppers in several states may want to take a closer look at recent snack purchases. A voluntary action announced this week affects a limited run of potato chips distributed earlier this year to grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores and select online retailers.
Frito-Lay says the affected Miss Vickie’s chips were shipped beginning around mid-January and were sold in six states. While the product remains safe for many people, those with certain food allergies are urged to check specific package details and act accordingly.
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Undeclared Milk Prompts Voluntary Allergy Alert
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According to Frito-Lay, select eight-ounce bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips may contain jalapeño-flavored chips that include milk, an ingredient not declared on the label. For individuals with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity, consuming the product could lead to a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
The company initiated a voluntary recall after being alerted to the issue through a consumer contact. Frito-Lay stated that no allergic reactions linked to this matter have been reported to date.
The impacted bags were distributed in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. No other Miss Vickie’s flavors, sizes or variety pack offerings are included in the recall.
Frito-Lay has notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the action. The agency is expected to formally classify the recall in accordance with its standard process.
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How to Identify the Affected Bags
Consumers should check for eight-ounce bags with the UPC 0 28400 76177 2 printed on the back of the package. The affected products also display a “Guaranteed Fresh” date of April 21, 2026, along with one of two specific manufacturing codes printed near the date on the front right side of the bag.
If a bag matches both the date and one of the listed manufacturing codes, consumers who have a milk allergy or sensitivity should not eat the product and should discard it. According to the company, those without a dairy allergy are not considered at risk.
Anyone with questions can contact the brand’s consumer hotline at 1-877-984-2543 during weekday business hours or visit the company’s official website for more information.
As with any food recall involving an undeclared allergen, shoppers are encouraged to review product details carefully and take appropriate precautions.
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