PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave due to health risk

Packets of Doritos Chilli Heatwave (140g and 180g) have been recalled, and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers: "Do not eat".

The recall comes as some packs of the popular Doritos flavour may have been packed with the wrong product.

As a result, some packs of Doritos Chilli Heatwave may contain milk not mentioned on the packet.

Friday 17 July - PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave because of undeclared milk #FoodAllergy https://t.co/zDV3ZYBhxX pic.twitter.com/GquQgkQMfP

— Food Standards Agency (@foodgov) July 17, 2026

The Doritos product affected by the recall

The recall applies to 140g packs of Doritos Chilli Heatwave with the batch code GBC 209 184C and a best before date of December 5, 2026.

It also includes 180g packs with the same batch code and best before date.

The FSA said: "This product contains milk [not mentioned on the label], making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents."

The affected Doritos crisps are sold in stores across the UK, including in Tesco and Co-op.

Have you purchased a packet of Doritos Chilli Heatwave (140g) recently? (Image: Tesco)

What to do if you have purchased a packet of Doritos Chilli Heatwave

PepsiCo has recalled the affected Doritos products and has been advised by the FSA to contact the relevant allergy support organisations.

The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers.

The FSA explains: "These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product."

Customers who have purchased the affected Doritos are advised not to eat them and instead return the product (to where it was purchased) for a full refund.

For more information, contact PepsiCo Consumer Care Line on 0800 274777 or visit contact.pepsico.com/walkers.

What is a product recall?

If there is a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold, then it might be 'withdrawn' (taken off the shelves) or 'recalled' (when customers are asked to return the product).

The FSA issues Product Withdrawal Information Notices and Product Recall Information Notices to let consumers and local authorities know about problems associated with food.

In some cases, a 'Food Alert for Action' is issued.

This provides local authorities with details of specific actions to be taken on behalf of consumers.

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