Food Recall: Frito-Lay Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

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US/Silver Spring: Frito-Lay, a Plano, Texas establishment and subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc. of Purchase, New York, recalls certain batch/lots of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips from the American marketplace due to suspected mislabeling and/or mispackaging and consequential undeclared Soy and Wheat, both known allergens, sources of dietary intolerance and possible triggers of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent life-altering injury or death.

FDA: https://rb.gy/i1llx

Direct link: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frito-lay-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-doritos-nacho-cheese-flavored-tortilla-chips

Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following Tortilla Chips are subject to this recall:

• Frito-Lay Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, sold in 1-ounce (~28.3 gram) bags with a “guaranteed fresh date” (i.e., best-before date) of 26 Sept 2023, a manufacturing code of 465218034, a time stamp within the range of X 22:47 to 22:54 and a UPC of 0 28400 09089 6
• Frito-Lay Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, sold in 14.5-ounce (~411 gram) bags with a “guaranteed fresh date” (i.e., best-before date) of 26 Sept 2023, a manufacturing code of 465218037 with a time stamp within the range of X 22:47 to 22:59 or manufacturing code of 465218137 with a time stamp within the range of X 23:00 – 23:06 and a UPC of 0 28400 51779 9

Please consult the photograph above for details of the food’s packaging, design and retail presentation. One (1) additional image of the recalled Tortilla Chips can be found on the Web site above.

==> No item numbers, expiry dates, regulatory approval designations, registration numbers, agency approval designations or other identification numbers were listed with this recall notification.

These Frito-Lay Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips were known to be marketed, distributed and sold in the US state of Pennsylvania from retail stores, foodservice locations and vending machines as early as June 29, 2023, although it is always possible these food products had wider distribution within the country. When in doubt, please contact the manufacturer for specific product information.

According to the FDA, Frito-Lay has recalled certain batch/lots of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips from the American marketplace due to suspected mislabeling and/or mispackaging and consequential undeclared Soy and Wheat. As a result of this reported defect, you should neither serve nor consume the recalled Snack Foods identified above.

In this case, this recall was initiated after certain batch/lots of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips may have been packaged with another of the company’s product, specifically, Spicy Sweet Chili Tortilla Chips, a snack food that contains both Soy and Wheat ingredients.

For information about Soy Allergy, Wheat Allergy or Gluten Intolerance, please consult the “Allergens & Intolerances” tab on this site, located at the top of this page.

==> Never depend on your senses of sight, smell, taste or touch to confirm food poisoning, adulteration or contamination. If in doubt about the safety of any food, return it to your retailer for refund or toss it out in your household garbage, making sure neither small children nor household pets can access the suspect food.

Proposed Remedy:
If you believe you have purchased or have in your possession any of these recalled Frito-Lay Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips and could be allergic to their Soy and/or Wheat ingredients, have a close family member who is allergic or has previously experienced Anaphylaxis or are unsure of your allergy status, please do not consume them directly nor use them as an ingredient in another dish or preparation. Instead, return the product to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

==> If you have a medical emergency, please contact 9-1-1, your closest hospital or emergency center equipped to properly treat Anaphylaxis.

If you have any further questions, comments or complaints about this recall, please contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 during normal business hours Central Standard Time (“CST”), Monday to Friday.

Members of the press/media can contact the company by e-mail at FLNAFrito-LayMediaServices@pepsico.com.

==> To see other recalls and notifications caused by suspected contaminated, adulterated or mislabeled Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, please search for “tortilla chips” or more generically, “snack foods” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications concerning Anaphylaxis hazards, please search for “Anaphylaxis” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

==> To see other recalls and notifications caused by undeclared Soy, please search for “soy” using the Search Box at the top of this page.

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Recalls Direct RIN: 17413-2023
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