FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Recall of 2¼ oz. Fritos Corn Chips in 10 States Due to Undeclared Soy
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Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Recall of 2¼ oz. Fritos Corn Chips in 10 States Due to Undeclared Soy
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Lynn Markley
972-334-2404
For Immediate Release
Frito-Lay Issues Voluntary Recall of 2¼ oz. Fritos Corn Chips in 10 States Due to Undeclared Soy
PLANO, TX - August 8, 2002 -- Frito-Lay announced the voluntary recall of
144 cases (8,640 bags) of 2¼ oz. Fritos Original Flavored Corn Chips.
There are only 18 cases (1,080 bags) of this lot marked as Fritos Original that
actually contain BBQ flavored product. People who have an allergy or severe
sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction
if they consume this product.
This product has been distributed only in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee,
Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, West Virginia and southern Illinois.
This recall does not affect Chicago, IL. The affected packages have been distributed
primarily to vending machines.
The only affected packages are 2¼ oz. Fritos Original that have a freshness
date of September 10 located on the upper right hand side of the package and
a 10 digit code number of 5342186293 immediately beneath the freshness code.
No other code date, package size or flavor is impacted.
Consumers who want more information may call Frito-Lay Consumer Affairs, 1-800-352-4477.
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