UK and Ireland recall Doritos chips over undeclared milk

A popular snack has been urgently recalled across the United Kingdom and Ireland due to a packaging error that poses a potential health risk to consumers with milk allergies. The recall affects specific batches of Doritos Chilli Heatwave Flavour Corn Chips after it was discovered they may contain Tangy Cheese flavoured chips, which include milk, an ingredient not properly declared on the label.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued separate alerts on Friday, July 17, 2026. The agencies warned that the affected product contains milk, but the packaging only carries a precautionary "may contain" statement rather than listing milk in the ingredients. This discrepancy makes the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to or intolerant of milk.

The recall is limited to 140g packs of Doritos Chilli Heatwave with the batch code GBC 209 184C and a best before date of December 5, 2026. Manufacturer PepsiCo has confirmed that no other batch codes bearing this best before date are affected. The company stated that part of the batch was mispacked with Doritos Tangy Cheese Flavour Corn Chips.

Authorities are urging customers who...