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 includes certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips.
The contamination was traced back to dry milk powder sourced from California Dairies, Inc. Nine separate varieties of potato chips are affected by this recall. The recalled products have a ‘Best By’ date between August 3, 2026 and August 31, 2026.
Consumers should not eat the recalled chips and are advised to dispose of them or return them for a refund. Utz has not received any complaints or reports of illnesses related to the recalled products.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. However, salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in children and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Key facts about the recall:
- Five flavors of Utz potato chips are being recalled.
- Nine varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips are included.
- Consumers should monitor for symptoms if they have consumed these products.
The recall was issued as a precautionary measure after a third-party supplier’s product tested positive for salmonella. Retailers are instructed to check their inventories for the recalled products.
The FDA stated that salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations. Utz Quality Foods emphasizes consumer safety in this voluntary recall.
