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NewsThe GuardianJuly 2, 2026United States

FDA Issues Highest-Level Recall for Utz Potato Chips Due to Salmonella Risk

The FDA has upgraded a voluntary recall of specific Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips to a Class I status, the most serious level, due to potential salmonella contamination. The issue stems from contaminated dry milk powder used in the seasoning of these products.

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Why It Matters

Consumers who purchased these specific potato chip brands face a potential health risk from salmonella and should check their products against the recall list to avoid consumption.

Key Facts

  • The FDA has upgraded the recall of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips to a Class I recall, the most serious level.
  • Approximately 650,000 bags of potato chips are estimated to be affected by the recall.
  • The recall was initiated due to the potential presence of salmonella.
  • The contamination source is identified as dry milk powder provided by a third-party supplier.
  • The contaminated dry milk powder was used as an ingredient in the seasoning for the affected chips.
  • Utz issued the initial voluntary recall in May.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUtz“The manufacturer of the potato chips involved in the recall.”otherZapp’s“A brand of potato chips affected by the recall.”organizationFDA“The US Food and Drug Administration, which upgraded the recall status.”otherDirty“A brand of potato chips affected by the recall.”