PepsiCo Recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave Over Undeclared Milk

Source: FSA · United Kingdom

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PepsiCo has issued an update recalling Doritos Chilli Heatwave products in the United Kingdom due to undeclared milk.

What this FSA food alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by FSA on August 5, 2026 and geographically references United Kingdom. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Food Alerts - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave because of undeclared milk.

Which Products Are Affected

  • Doritos Chilli Heatwave

What You Should Do

Consumers should refer to the official FSA alert for further guidance.

Why This Matters

Undeclared milk poses a risk to individuals with milk allergies.

Source

https://alerts.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-aa-38-2026-update-1 (FSA Food Alert FSA-AA-38-2026-update-1)

Original source: FSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FSA food alert.

What is this FSA food alert about?
PepsiCo has issued an update recalling Doritos Chilli Heatwave products in the United Kingdom due to undeclared milk.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United Kingdom. Check with FSA for the most current geographic scope.
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