Thousands of bags of chips are being recalled over the risk of Salmonella.
A number of Dirty and Zapp's brand potato chip products, sold by Utz, were recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
Utz Quality Foods is voluntarily recalling limited varieties of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips after learning that a seasoning ingredient from a third-party supplier may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Although the seasoning tested negative before being used, the company said it is issuing the recall out of an abundance of caution.
The FDA classified the voluntary recall as a Class I recall, its highest risk category, on July 1. According to the agency, a Class I recall means there is "a reasonable probability" that consuming or being exposed to the affected product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, according to the FDA.
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To date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products.
Here's what to know about the recall.
Which potato chips are recalled?
The FDA's Class I recall includes the following products that were sold nationwide.
A number of Dirty and Zapp's brand potato chip products, sold by Utz, were recalled for possible salmonella contamination.
- 1.5-ounce Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (164,640 bags)
- 2.5-ounce, 8-ounce Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (179,837 bags)
- 2-ounce Dirty Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (300,595 bags)
- 1.5-ounce Zapp's Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60-count)
- 2-ounce Dirty Maui Onion Potato Chips (5,000 bags)
- 8-ounce, 2.5-ounce Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips (14,976 bags)
- 2-ounce Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips (19,200 bags)
The recalled products were sold at retailers nationwide. Consumers should check the package's best-by dates and batch codes listed in the FDA recall notice to determine whether their chips are affected.
Why were the chips recalled?
According to Utz, the recalled products contain seasoning made with dry milk powder sourced from California Dairies, which may have been contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is part of a broader investigation that has also led to recalls of other food products containing the same ingredient.
What to do if you own the recalled potato chips
Do not consume the recalled potato chips. For questions or refunds, contact Utz Customer Care at 1-877-423-0149 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
