Utz Recalls Select Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Possible Salmonella Risk: What Shoppers Should Check
Utz Quality Foods is voluntarily recalling limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips sold at retail stores nationwide because a seasoning ingredient containing dry milk powder from California Dairies, Inc. may be linked to possible Salmonella contamination.
If you have a bag in the pantry, check it before serving it to anyone. The recall does not cover all Zapp’s or Dirty products, only the specific varieties, package sizes, best-by dates, and batch codes listed in the FDA notice.
What shoppers should check
Look closely at the front and back of the bag for:
- Brand name
- Product name or flavor
- Package size
- Best-by date
- Batch code
Those details are the quickest way to tell whether a bag is part of the recall. If the package matches the FDA notice, do not eat it.
The company said the recalled chips were distributed to retail stores nationwide, so shoppers in any U.S. state should take a moment to check snack shelves, lunch boxes, and pantry bins.
Why the chips were recalled
According to the FDA, the recall was triggered by a seasoning ingredient that contains dry milk powder from California Dairies, Inc. The concern is possible Salmonella risk tied to that ingredient.
This is a good example of why a recall may start with a supplier ingredient rather than the finished snack itself. Even if the chips look and smell normal, the safest choice is to follow the recall notice exactly.
What to do if you have the recalled chips
Do not taste or serve the product. Throw it away, then contact the place of purchase for a refund if that option is available. If you bought several snack bags for school lunches, trips, or game night, check each one individually rather than assuming the whole pantry is affected.
Utz said no illnesses had been reported to the company at the time of the notice.
Bottom line
For this recall, the key is a quick label check: brand, variety, size, best-by date, and batch code. If a bag matches the FDA notice, discard it and ask the retailer about a refund. For the exact product identifiers, shoppers should review the FDA recall notice before eating any affected chips.
