The oversight could result in “death,” at least for those with a milk allergy or sensitivity, says the FDA. FDA initiated the recall on Dec. 13 and announced three days later that it was recalling the chips due to a potential or undeclared allergen. At present, no allergic reactions have been reported.

The FDA upgraded a recall for Lay's Classic Potato Chips to the highest risk level for packages distributed in Oregon and Washington.

Class I, according to the FDA, means exposure to or consumption of the product could cause "serious adverse health consequences or death."

Lay recall on Lay's Classic Potato Chips across Oregon and Washington was updated to a Class 1 recall by the FDA on Thursday.

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The FDA classified the recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips in Oregon and Washington state as a Class 1 recall, which means consumption could be fatal for people with a milk allergy.

For many, Lay’s potato chips are a go-to snack. Recently, a serious recall has raised concerns for consumers, especially those with food allergies.

The Food and Drug Administration has newly classified the December recall of some Lay’s Classic Potato Chips sold in Oregon and Washington with the designation reserved for the highest degree of health hazard.

The FDA has issued a Class I recall for Lay’s Classic Potato Chips due to undeclared milk, warning of severe allergic reactions or death.

The FDA has upgraded a recall of Lay’s Potato Chips to the highest level possible, meaning consuming the chips will cause adverse health consequences. In December, Texas-based food manufacturer Frito Lay recalled a limited number of Lay’s Classic 13oz because the product could contain undeclared milk ingredients.

A party bag of potato chips from Lay's was recalled in December, and has just been given the highest recall classification from the FDA.