Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the entity responsible for regulating health in the United States, ordered the collection of fritty-lay chips, a company that owns the well-known Lay’s brand. The warning was issued with the highest risk classification (class 1), which means that consuming this product can cause serious adverse health effects or, in extreme cases, to be fatal.
The affected potatoes were distributed in the states of Oregon and Washington in the US, being sold in certain physical stores and through online distributors. Frito-Lay was initially notified on December 16, 2024, when the FDA requested the voluntary collection of lay’s specific packaging packaging.
The warning was published on the regulatory agency website two days later. However, the recent FDA update reinforces the severity of the situation, since the inspection has determined that the risk justifies the classification “Class 1”, the most severe within the three possible levels of product collection (Class I, II and III ), advances a.
According to Fast Company, the measure has been taken because the potatoes in question may contain milk, an ingredient that is not identified in the packaging and may pose a serious risk for people with milk allergy. In extreme cases, milk intake by allergic individuals can cause anaphylaxis, a severe reaction that can lead to death if not treated quickly.
Mayo Clinic, one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the world, points out that milk allergy is one of the most common among children and can cause hives, vomiting, breathing difficulties and, in more severe situations, anaphylactic shock.
This case reinforces the importance of the correct labeling of food products, ensuring that all ingredients are clearly identified to protect consumers, especially those with dietary restrictions and severe allergies.
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