Jul 9 / Lisa

Crunch Alert: Bugles & Wokkels Recall in the Netherlands!

Hey snack lovers! If you're a fan of crunchy treats, here’s an important update you should know — especially if you live in the Netherlands. PepsiCo has recently recalled certain Bugles and Wokkels chips due to mineral oil contamination. Here’s what you need to know:

1. What’s Happened?

On June 28, 2025, PepsiCo Netherlands announced that some Lay’s Bugles and Wokkels chips (both paprika and natural flavours, along with Bugles natural and nacho cheese) have been recalled. Why? During the packaging process, a non-food-grade mineral oil got onto the chips. This mix-up happened at the factory and got caught just in time before it reached too many shelves

2. Which Products Are Affected?

  • Wokkels: Paprika & Natural
  • Bugles: Natural & Nacho Cheese
    ✅ All sold in several bag sizes
    ✅ Expiry dates: Between August 16 and October 4, 2025
    If your cooked snack stash has any of the above varieties with those dates, don’t munch on them just yet!

3. Where Were They Sold?

What Should You Do if You Bought These Tomatoes?

You might have picked these up at:

  • Jumbo

  • Boon’s Markt

  • SPAR

  • Coop

  • Vomar

    MCD Supermarket and likely other stores that sell Lay’s snacks 

These supermarkets have all posted information about the recall on their websites.

4. Is It Dangerous?

Good news and bad news:

  • ✅ Good news: If you've already eaten these chips, don’t panic. PepsiCo says there’s no immediate health danger—enjoyed a few? You're probably safe 

  • ⚠️ Not-so-good news: However, eating them regularly and over a long time could cause health issues. That’s why PepsiCo is urging caution .

5. What You Should Do

  • Check your pantry for Bugles and Wokkels.
  • Look at the expiry dates: Aug 16 – Oct 4, 2025.
  • If yours match, don’t eat them.
  • Bring them back to the store. You’ll get a full refund, no questions asked.
  • You can also return them to PepsiCo or contact their customer service for help

    • 6. What Caused This?

    Though a full investigation is underway, many experts say it probably came from non-food-grade machinery lubricants accidentally mixing into the product packaging process. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) pointed out: mineral oils can get into foods via machine parts if safety inspections slip

    Final Thoughts

    • Always check product expiry dates when shopping.
    • Keep an eye on supermarket recall notices—many update their websites quickly.
  • Trust your nose: if chips taste or smell strange, better to skip!
  • When in doubt, return the product and opt for another crunchy treat.

    Stay crunchy, safe, and snack smart! If you'd like more updates on food trends, recalls, or tasty news, stick around at The Food Court by DSG

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