Utz Recalls Select Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Possible Salmonella Risk
Utz Quality Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips because of a possible Salmonella risk tied to a seasoning ingredient. If you keep snack bags in the pantry, this is one to check now: the recalled products were sold nationwide, and the FDA says no illnesses had been reported to Utz at the time of the notice.
This recall does not cover all Zapp’s chips or all Dirty chips. It applies only to the specific products named in the FDA notice, so compare the package carefully before serving any open snack bag to kids, packing lunchboxes, or setting out chips for guests.
What to check
Look at the brand name, package size, UPC, best-by date, and any batch or lot code listed on the bag or case. The FDA notice identifies the affected limited varieties by those details, and that is the safest way to tell whether a package belongs in the recall.
If a bag matches the FDA-listed product information, do not eat it. Keep it away from children and pets, and do not use it in a snack mix, party tray, or recipe. The practical next step is simple: return it to the store if you can, or throw it away.
Why it matters
Salmonella can make people sick, especially young children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weaker immune system. Even if a snack looks and smells normal, it should still be treated as recalled if the package details match the notice.
If you have already eaten the chips and feel unwell, contact a healthcare professional for guidance. The FDA recall notice is the best place to confirm the exact product identifiers, and it is worth a quick pantry check if you buy chips in bulk or keep mixed snack bins on hand.
Quick pantry check
- Match the brand name and product variety exactly.
- Check package size and UPC against the FDA notice.
- Confirm the best-by date and any batch or lot code.
- Do not taste-test to decide whether it is safe.
- When in doubt, set the bag aside and compare it to the recall notice before serving.
For families, this is a good time to scan open snack shelves, lunch stash drawers, and pantry baskets. A fast label check now can prevent a mix-up later.
