The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a recall involving several popular potato chip varieties from Utz Quality Foods to its highest risk level due to a potential salmonella contamination concern. Multiple outlets report that the FDA moved the recall for certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand products to the most serious classification after reviewing the risk.
Utz issued a voluntary recall in May for selected varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. The company states the issue may involve the presence of salmonella in dry milk powder sourced from a third-party supplier, which is used to make a seasoning ingredient for the chips. The FDA’s upgraded status indicates the agency considers the potential health risk to be more severe.
Coverage also notes an estimated 650,000 bags of potato chips are affected. The recall focuses on specific product varieties rather than all Utz potato chips. Consumers are generally expected to follow FDA guidance on product identification and whether to return or discard affected items, while retailers and distributors manage removal from shelves.
