Update 1: PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave because of undeclared milk

Why it was recalled

PepsiCo has widened its recall of Doritos Chilli Heatwave: after the original alert, the 180g pack size has now been added to the list. Some packs were filled with the wrong product, one that contains milk, so the bag in your cupboard may not match what its label says.

Milk does not appear in the ingredients list, which makes the affected packs a hidden risk for anyone with a milk allergy or intolerance. For everyone else the crisps are safe; the recall exists to protect people who rely on the label.

Allergens involved: Milk

What this means for you

If anyone in your household reacts to milk, treat all Chilli Heatwave packs, including the larger 180g size, as suspect until you have checked them against the recall details. Do not eat the crisps; return them to the shop for a full refund, or contact PepsiCo's consumer care line for help. If nobody has a milk allergy or intolerance, the product poses no risk to you. The official FSA notice carries the authoritative pack sizes, dates and instructions.

Action taken by the business

PepsiCo is recalling the above product from customers and has been advised to contact the relevant allergy support organisations, which will tell their members about the recall. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Official sources

FSA reference: FSA-AA-38-2026-update-1 · Last updated 20 July 2026