PepsiCo has expanded its UK recall of Doritos Chilli Heatwave crisps after some bags were found to contain a cheese-flavoured product with milk that is not correctly declared in the ingredients. The updated recall covers selected 140g and 180g packs and poses a possible health risk to people with a milk allergy or intolerance.
The UK Food Standards Agency updated the allergy alert on 18 July 2026 to include the 180g pack. Customers should check the size, batch code and best-before date because the recall does not apply to every bag of Doritos Chilli Heatwave.
Which Doritos packs have been recalled?
The affected products carry the following information:
- Product: Doritos Chilli Heatwave
- Pack sizes: 140g and 180g
- Batch code: GBC 209 184C
- Best-before date: 5 December 2026
A bag is included only when its pack size, batch code and best-before date match the notice. No other Doritos products have been identified in the updated alert.
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Why were Doritos Chilli Heatwave recalled?
Some bags may have been packed with Doritos Tangy Cheese crisps, which contain milk. Because milk is not correctly declared in the ingredients on the affected Chilli Heatwave packaging, someone relying on the label could unknowingly consume the allergen.
The recall concerns incorrect packing and allergen information. It is not a reported case of bacterial contamination or foreign material in the crisps.
Who should avoid eating the affected crisps?
People with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents should not eat a matching product. Anyone who develops symptoms of an allergic reaction after eating the crisps should seek appropriate medical help.
How can customers get a refund?
Customers can return an affected bag to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. PepsiCo can also be contacted through its Consumer Care Line on 0800 274777.
The company’s official Doritos product recall notice provides the latest manufacturer guidance.
Why the 18 July update matters
The initial notice covered the 140g bag before the recall was extended to the 180g pack. Customers who checked the earlier warning should therefore inspect larger bags stored in cupboards, lunchboxes or workplaces.
Similar batch-specific warnings include a recall involving selected Milo snack bars, where customers also needed to compare the exact product and date information.
A separate Chickadees snack recall involving possible rubber contamination shows why the stated product size, batch information and date should always be checked before food is eaten or discarded.
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