Popular potato chip flavor recalled in six states over health risk

The chips contained an undeclared ingredient, posing the risk of an allergic reaction LifestylePopular potato chip flavor recalled in six states over health riskThe chips contained an undeclared ingredient, posing the risk of an allergic reactionAmber Raiken in New York Thursday 05 March 2026 10:44 ESTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popoverRelated: Walmart cottage cheese recalledYour support helps us to tell the storyRead moreSupport NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.Read moreA popular brand of chips has been recalled in six states because it may contain an undeclared allergen, posing a potential risk of allergic reaction for some consumers. Frito-Lay is recalling select eight-ounce bags of its Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips because they could contain jalapeño-flavored potato chips that may have milk, according to an announcement shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday. Milk is not one of the listed ingredients on the label of the Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips, so consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. The recalled chips may have been distributed as early as January 15, 2026, to various retailers, including grocery, convenience and drug stores in six states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.The affected product can be identified with the UPC 0 28400 761772 on the back of the bag and the Guaranteed Fresh date of April 21, 2026, on the front of the bag. There will also be one of the nine-digit manufacturing codes, 38U301414 or 48U101514, on the front of the bag. open image in galleryFrito-Lay has recalled a popular brand of chips because it may contain undeclared milk (Getty Images)open image in galleryMiss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle has been recalled because it may contain chips with milk (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)Frito-Lay identified the issue with the chips after being contacted by a consumer. However, no allergic reactions have been reported to date. Consumers with an allergy or sensitivity to milk should discard the chips immediately or contact Miss Vickie’s on its website. Milk is identified as one of the nine major food allergies in the U.S., along with wheat, soy, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and sesame, according to the FDA. Allergic reactions to these nine foods vary but can involve “hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.Many other foods and treats have been recalled due to concerns about serious allergy risks. Last month, Juniper Granola, LLC, based in Rochester, New York, recalled its Chocolate Cherry and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Junebars because they may contain milk and soy, two ingredients that weren’t listed on the snack’s label.Juniper Granola became aware of the undeclared allergens and opened an investigation after a customer reported having an allergic reaction to milk after consuming one of the bars. During the investigation, the company discovered that the issue was caused by an oversight in the company’s evaluation process, which resulted in a box of non-vegan chocolate chips, containing milk and soy, being used during production.Junebars, high-fiber snack bars made with whole foods, are usually made with dairy-free and soy-free chocolate chips, prompting the recall immediately after the error was discovered.In January, thousands of units of M&M’s products were recalled across 20 states because their packaging did not include proper allergen warnings. The recall was announced by the FDA after it emerged that more than 6,000 units had been repackaged by Beacon Promotions Inc. without advisories that they may contain milk, soy and peanuts. More abouthealth riskMilkchipsrecallJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesCommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next