Ruffles brand Regular Potato Chips recalled due to undeclared milk

Starting date:

May 25, 2018

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning (Allergen)

Subcategory:

Allergen - Milk

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

PepsiCo Foods Canada

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

12280

• Advisory details
• What you should do
• Who is affected
• Background
• Affected products
• Images
• Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 25, 2018 - PepsiCo Foods Canada is recalling Ruffles brand Regular Potato Chips from the marketplace because they may contain milk which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to milk should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

If you have an allergy to milk, do not consume the recalled product as it may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Who is affected

There have been no reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products

Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
Ruffles	Regular Potato Chips	220 g	JL 17 608113249 38 HH:MM* (*indicates the time)	0 60410 90135 9

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600