A December recall of Lay's Potato Chips has just been upgraded to a Class 1 recall, the highest level possible.
On Dec. 18, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that 6,300 of its 13-ounce bags of potato chips could contain "undeclared milk."
This issue arose in two states - Washington, and Oregon, according to the FDA.
"Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product," the FDA stated in a release at the time.
The Class 1 recall - the FDA's most serious classification - was issued earlier this week on Jan. 27 to stress the danger of the situation for certain people.
The FDA stated that a Class 1 recall is "the most severe recall issued by the FDA, indicating a high risk of serious injury or death."
"For consumers with allergies, this designation is more than a warning -- it's a stark reminder of the stakes involved in food safety," Forbes Magazine stated in a report.
Lay's "classic" potato chips were the ones recalled in December, and that's what this week's Class 1 warning applies to as well.
The FDA stated that symptoms of those allergic to milk could include "hives, facial swelling, upset stomach, vomiting, wheezing, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis."
According to the Mayo Clinic website, anaphylaxis is a "life-threatening allergic reaction that occurs when the body's immune system releases chemicals that cause widespread inflammation throughout the body."
Has anyone in the country been affected by the chips?
The FDA stated on its website that, "no allergic reactions related to this matter have been reported to date."