Allergy alertFSAUpdated
Doritos Chilli Heatwave recalled over undeclared milk
PepsiCo is recalling Doritos Chilli Heatwave because some packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. Some packs may have been packed with the wrong product which contains milk. This recall has been extended to include the 180g pack size.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
4 identifiers listed for this notice.
Doritos Chilli Heatwave 140g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- GBC 209 184C
- Best beforeOn the lid, base or back of the pack.
- 05 December 2026
Doritos Chilli Heatwave 180g
- Batch code
- GBC 209 184C
- Best before
- 05 December 2026
What to do now
Doritos Chilli Heatwave contains milk, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk.
- If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, do not eat it.
- Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
- You can return it to the shop where you bought it for your money back.
- Only the packs listed below are affected, so check your pack before throwing it away.
Why it matters. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- an itchy, tingling mouth
- a raised itchy rash (hives)
- swelling of the lips, face or eyes
- stomach pain or being sick
Get help urgently
- swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, feeling faint, or collapse — use an adrenaline auto-injector if you have one and call 999, saying it is anaphylaxis
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-AA-38-2026). Quoted as issued.
Summary
PepsiCo is recalling Doritos Chilli Heatwave because some packs contain milk which is not mentioned on the label. Some packs may have been packed with the wrong product which contains milk.
This recall has been extended to include the 180g pack size.
The risk
Allergen: Milk
This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Action taken
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.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For more information, or to receive a full refund, please contact PepsiCo Consumer Care Line on 0800 274777 or visit contact.pepsico.com/walkers.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Doritos Chilli Heatwave been recalled?
Doritos Chilli Heatwave contains milk, but this is not shown correctly on the label. That makes it a possible health risk for anyone who is allergic to or intolerant of milk. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. People who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance may also react, though usually less severely.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and best before on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
If you are allergic to or intolerant of milk, do not eat it. Make sure children, carers and anyone you shop for know not to eat it.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
Is it safe for people without this allergy?
Yes. An allergy alert means the label is wrong for people who must avoid milk. If nobody in your home is allergic to or intolerant of milk, the product is not otherwise unsafe, although you can still return it.
