14%

Fewer recalls than
Snacks & Candy peers

Frito-Lay — FDA Recall History & Enforcement Records

Established Player · Snacks & Candy

Data Notice: Recall frequency varies by category and firm size; data is comparative and may not indicate actual brand safety or quality. See Methodology.

As of July 16, 2026, Frito-Lay has 39 recorded FDA food enforcement actions in the openFDA database. Their most recent recall was on 24 Aug 2020. Frito-Lay is categorized under Snacks & Candy based on their predominant recall history.

39
Total FDA recalls
13.4
Years in FDA database
2.9
Recalls per year
2,152 days(5.9 yrs)
Since last recall
48.7%
Class I (life-threatening)
2.9 recalls/yr vs Snacks & Candy avg 1.8/yrWell Above Average

Recall activity over time for Frito-Lay

How serious are Frito-Lay recalls?

FDA recall classifications by severity

Class I (Life-threatening)
48.7% (19 recalls)
Class II (Moderate risk)
35.9% (14 recalls)
Class III (Minor violation)
15.4% (6 recalls)

Full FDA recall history for Frito-Lay

All 39 FDA enforcement actions sourced from openFDA · Sorted by date, most recent first

Date Product Reason Class & Status
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Frito-Lay 28 count Classic Cube Mix cube box UPC 28400 15586 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger non-flexible box May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Frito-Lay 10 count Lays sack UPC 28400 31299 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger flexible bag May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Frito-Lay 18 count Flavor Mix sack UPC 28400 15443 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger flexible bag May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Frito-Lay 54 count Classic Mix cube box UPC 28400 30817, 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger box May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Frito-Lay 50 count Flavor Mix tray UPC 28400 05804 1 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger non-flexible tray May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 1 oz. UPC 28400 00861; Lay’s Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips 1 1/2 oz. UPC 28400 00 May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
24 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Frito-Lay 30 count Classic Variety Mix tray Carton UPC 000 28400 52347 9, 1 1/2 oz. individual bags packaged in a larger May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
21 Aug 2020Official FDA Notice Ruffles Original Potato Chips NET WT 1 1/2 oz. packaged in flexible bags UPC 28400 48228 May contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
4 May 2020Official FDA Notice Lay’s French Onion dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007094 packaged in clear glass jars Potential to be contaminated with mold Class IITerminated
4 May 2020Official FDA Notice Ruffles Ranch flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007299 packaged in clear glass jars Potential to be contaminated with mold Class IITerminated
4 May 2020Official FDA Notice Ruffles Onion flavoured dip 425 g (15 oz). UPC 6041007298 packaged in clear glass jars Potential to be contaminated with mold Class IITerminated
4 May 2020Official FDA Notice Lay’s Smooth Ranch dip 15 oz. UPC 2840007095 packaged in clear glass jars Potential to be contaminated with mold Class IITerminated
10 Dec 2019Official FDA Notice Classic Lays potato chips 2 3/4 oz. UPC 28400 42054; Classic Lays potato chips 8 oz. UPC 28400 19914; Classic Lays potat Water from a roof leak may have dripped on chips prior to packaging Class IIITerminated
28 Aug 2019Official FDA Notice Tostitos Medium Queso Blanco Dip 23 oz. packaged in clear glass jar UPC 28400 66872 There is a defect in the glass jar packaging that could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage of the product. Class IIITerminated
28 Aug 2019Official FDA Notice Tostitos Medium Chunky Salsa 24 oz. packaged in clear glass jar UPC 28400 03282 There is a defect in the glass jar packaging that could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage of the product. Class IIITerminated
28 Aug 2019Official FDA Notice Tostitos Medium Salsa Con Queso 23 oz. packaged in a clear glass jar UPC 2840006740 There is a defect in the glass jar packaging that could affect the vacuum seal and cause potential spoilage of the product. Class IIITerminated
14 Jun 2019Official FDA Notice Lay’ Lightly Salted Barbecue Flavored Potato Chips Net Wt. 7 3/4 OZ. UPC Code 2840063242 Undeclared milk Class ITerminated
4 Feb 2019Official FDA Notice Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips 7 1/3 ounce bags Potential to contain undeclared milk Class ITerminated
2 Nov 2018Official FDA Notice 16 count Crunch & Pop Mix Variety Pack Sack 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 po Class ITerminated
2 Nov 2018Official FDA Notice 16 count Smartfood Delight Variety Pack Sack 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 po Class ITerminated
20 Jul 2018Official FDA Notice Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream flavored potato chips 8.5 oz bag Potential for cleaning solution to come into contact with the chips. Class IIITerminated
20 Jul 2018Official FDA Notice Ruffles Original potato chips 9 oz. bags Potential for cleaning solution coming in contact with potato chips. Class IIITerminated
21 Apr 2017Official FDA Notice Jalape¿o Flavored Lays Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalape¿o Flavored Miss Vickies Kettle Cooked potato chips in the f Potential presence of Salmonella Class ITerminated
21 Apr 2017Official FDA Notice 20 count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack 18.4 oz. packaged in flexible plastic Potential presence of Salmonella Class ITerminated
21 Apr 2017Official FDA Notice 32 count Miss Vickies Multipack Box 44 oz. packaged in flexible plastic Potential presence of Salmonella Class ITerminated
21 Apr 2017Official FDA Notice 30 count Miss Vickies Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic Potential presence of Salmonella Class ITerminated
21 Apr 2017Official FDA Notice 12 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack 10.2 oz packaged in flexible plastic Potential presence of Salmonella Class ITerminated
21 Apr 2017Official FDA Notice 30 count Lays Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray 41.25 oz. packaged in flexible plastic Potential presence of Salmonella Class ITerminated
15 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice Doritos Spicy Sweet Chili Flavored tortilla chips in 3 1/8 ounce bags Undeclared Milk Class ITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice Rold Gold Tiny Twists 1 oz., 2 oz., 16 oz., and 20 1/2 oz.; Rold Gold Original Pretzel Thins 4 oz. and 16 oz.; Rold Gold Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice 20 count Baked & Popped Mix packaged as 20 single flexible plastic bags Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided 10 oz. packaged in flexible plastic bag. Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice 32 count Fun Times mix packaged as 32 single flexible plastic bags Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice 30 count Baked and Popped Variety Pack packaged as 30 single flexible plastic bags Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice 30 count Home Town Favorite Variety Pack packaged as 30 single flexible plastic bags Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
6 Jun 2016Official FDA Notice 20 count SunChips & Rold Gold Mix packaged as 20 single flexible plastic bags Potential to contain undeclared peanuts. Class IITerminated
2 Jun 2014Official FDA Notice Oven Baked Lay’s BBQ flavor crisps in 1 1/8 oz package, UPC 2840007189 Printing error by the packaging manufacturer erroneously added a “GF” symbol to the packages. Class IITerminated
20 Feb 2013Official FDA Notice Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Creamy Roasted Garlic, Net WT. 9 oz. (255.1 g), UPC 2840000690 The products were manufacturing using flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling and have the potential to contain metal. Class IITerminated
20 Feb 2013Official FDA Notice Sunchips 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb, Net Wts. 9 oz (255.1 g) UPC 2840003963 and 1 3/8 oz (38.9 g) UPC 2840000892 The products were manufacturing using flour supplied by Dakota Specialty Milling and have the potential to contain metal. Class IITerminated

Where have Frito-Lay recalls occurred?

States affected across all recorded FDA enforcement actions

Nationwide

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