FDA issues highest-level recall for popular chips due to Salmonella concerns
- Over 600,000 bags of Utz-manufactured potato chips, including Zapp’s and Dirty brand varieties, have been upgraded to the FDA’s most severe recall category (Class I).
- The recall, upgraded on June 24, is due to potential Salmonella contamination originating from a dry milk powder seasoning ingredient supplied by a third party.
- Affected products have best-by dates ranging from July 27 through August 31, 2026, and can be identified by specific batch codes.
- Utz first issued a voluntary recall on April 28, acting out of caution despite initial seasoning tests returning negative results for Salmonella.
- Consumers who purchased the recalled chips are advised not to eat them and should discard them or return them for a refund; no illnesses have been reported to date.
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