Utz Quality Foods is recalling five flavors of potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination linked to a third-party supplier’s dry milk powder. The recall affects certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. Officials issued the recall out of an abundance of caution after testing revealed the presence of salmonella.
Key details:
- The recall includes nine separate varieties of potato chips.
- The affected products have ‘Best By’ dates between August 3, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
- No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall as of midday.
Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled chips and to dispose of them or return them for a refund. Utz Quality Foods stated, “If you have the recalled Zapp’s or Dirty potato chips, you should not eat them.” Retailers are also instructed to check their inventories for these products.
Salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in children and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. The FDA has emphasized that salmonella can lead to serious health risks.
Utz has not received any complaints or reports of illnesses from consumers regarding the recalled chips. However, consumers should monitor for symptoms if they have consumed any affected products.
