Utz Quality Foods is recalling five flavors of potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination linked to dry milk powder sourced from California Dairies, Inc. The recall affects nine separate varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips, which may pose health risks if consumed.
Key details of the recall:
- The recalled products have a ‘Best By’ date between August 3, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
- No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall at this time.
- Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled chips and to dispose of them or return them for a refund.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware of the recall, which Utz initiated out of an abundance of caution after a third-party supplier’s product tested positive for salmonella. Sources indicate that while no complaints or reports of illness have emerged from consumers regarding the recalled chips, salmonella can cause serious infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and those with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of a salmonella infection typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain, which can appear within six hours after exposure. Although Utz has not received any reports of illness related to the recalled products, they emphasize consumer safety as paramount.
Retailers are instructed to check their inventories for the affected products. Utz Quality Foods has urged anyone who may have purchased these items not to consume them and instead dispose of them appropriately.
This latest incident underscores ongoing food safety concerns that have led to numerous recalls over the past year due to potential foodborne illnesses.
