Frito-Lay controversies

Frito-Lay settles EEOC religious discrimination lawsuit

Settlement

Frito-Lay settled a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the EEOC. According to an accompanying note, the federal agency reported that Frito-Lay scheduled an employee to train on Saturdays despite knowing he could not work that day for religious reasons, then terminated him after he missed two consecutive Saturday training sessions. The settlement resolved the agency's claims concerning the employee's termination.

Frito-Lay settled an EEOC religious discrimination lawsuit. The accompanying note says the federal agency reported that Frito-Lay scheduled an employee to train on Saturdays despite knowing he could not work that day for religious reasons, then terminated him after he missed two consecutive Saturday training sessions.

Lay’s barbecue potato chip recall

Recall announced

Frito Lay issued a recall of its Barbecue Potato Chips because the product may contain milk. The listed distribution states were Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Frito-Lay recalled certain Ruffles Original Potato Chips bags

Recall announced

Frito-Lay issued a limited voluntary recall of a small number of 1 1/2 oz. Ruffles Original Potato Chips bags after some bags were inadvertently filled with another flavor, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk. The affected bags were distributed to select convenience stores in Washington and Oregon. At the time of the article, no related illness or allergic reaction had been reported.

Frito Bandito stereotyping controversy

The Frito Bandito advertising character was criticized by Mexican-American organizations for presenting a stereotyped image of Mexicans. The controversy contributed to the campaign’s discontinuation.