Lays Potato Chips Recall Due to a Possible Salmonella Risk

Lays Canada has issued a recall for two popular snacks due to a potential salmonella risk. The affected products include all sizes of SunChips Harvest Cheddar Multigrain Snacks and Munchies Original Snack Mix.

PepsiCo Foods Canada announced the voluntary recall on Monday, explaining that a seasoning supplier had warned that one of its ingredients from a third party might be contaminated with salmonella. While no traces of salmonella were found in the seasoning used by Frito Lay Canada, the company opted to recall the products as a precaution.

The company is collaborating with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to ensure the impacted products are removed from store shelves. The CFIA advises consumers to check if they have the recalled items by comparing the product names and lot codes listed in the recall notice.

If you have the affected products, do not eat, sell, or distribute them. Instead, throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. If you’re unsure whether you’ve bought these items, contact your retailer for clarification.

The recall applies to all sizes of SunChips Harvest Cheddar snacks with best-before dates between July 16 and August 13, 2024, as well as all sizes of Munchies Original Snack Mix with the same date range. So far, no illnesses linked to these products have been reported. If you suspect you’ve become ill after consuming these snacks, consult a doctor immediately.

According to PepsiCo Foods Canada, routine testing by the seasoning supplier uncovered the potential contamination.

Lays Potato Chips Recall and Salmonella

Food contaminated with salmonella usually doesn’t look, smell, or taste spoiled, but it can make people sick. Those most at risk include infants, children, seniors, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

If you’ve eaten a recalled product and are experiencing symptoms of salmonella, such as diarrhoea, stomach cramps, or fever, within 12 to 72 hours, seek medical attention. Let your doctor know about the potential exposure, as special tests are required to confirm salmonella infection. In some cases, symptoms can resemble other illnesses, leading to misdiagnosis.

While healthy adults typically recover within four to seven days, severe diarrhoea may require hospitalization. Vulnerable groups, including older adults, young children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems, may face more serious health risks. Some people can carry the bacteria without showing symptoms, but they can still spread it to others.

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