Lay's controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Revocation of PepsiCo India's FL 2027 registration
India's Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority revoked PepsiCo India's registration of the FL 2027 potato variety associated with Lay's manufacturing. The action followed a petition by farmer-rights activist Kavitha Kuruganti and intensified debate over the company's legal claims.
2020
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.
Source excerpt
'Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming to retail stores and via foodservice, vending, e-commerce, mail distribution and other channels.'
I read earlier this week that Frito Lay has issued a recall on its Barbecue Potato Chips, because the product may contain milk.
2019
PepsiCo India lawsuits against Gujarat farmers
PepsiCo India sued four farmers in Gujarat, alleging that they were growing the FC5 potato variety used in Lay's production and protected by PepsiCo's plant-variety rights. The lawsuits triggered criticism from farmer-rights advocates and became an international controversy over corporate intellectual property, seed access, and farmers' rights. PepsiCo later withdrew the cases after discussions with the Indian government and public pressure.