FDA recall on Utz brands potato chips classified at highest risk level

The Utz Quality Foods ongoing recall of their potato chips has risen to the highest level of recall, due to Salmonella contamination in a seasoning ingredient. 

Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips on April 28, due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder, according to the Food and Drug Administration. 

Since then, the FDA has classified the recall as a Class 1, meaning that it is “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

At the time, Utz Quality Foods, LLC explained that the recall was being initiated after receiving notification “that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella.”

Salmonella can cause serious, sometimes fatal, infections in young children, elderly people and anyone with a weakened immune system, according to the FDA. 

Consuming Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, a bacterial foodborne illness. Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within six hours to six days after eating a contaminated product. The illness usually lasts four to seven days.

No illnesses have been reported so far, but consumers are advised to discard affected products and contact Utz for refunds. No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are affected.

Utz has recalled a limited number of Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips, which are available at retail stores nationwide. A full list of recalled items can be seen here. 

• Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
  • 1.5 oz, UPC 83791272917
    • Batchcode 26030070101; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26036070102; Best by August 10, 2026
    • Batchcode 26043070101; Best by August 17, 2026
    • Batchcode 26052070103; Best by August 24, 2026
  • 2.5 oz, UPC 83791272924
    • Batchcode 26029070104; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26044070104; Best by August 17, 2026
    • Batchcode 26045070104; Best by August 17, 2026
    • Batchcode 26058070104; Best by August 31, 2026
  • 8 oz, UPC 83791272931
    • Batchcode 26024070105; Best by July 27, 2026
    • Batchcode 26024070104; Best by July 27, 2026
    • Batchcode 26029070104; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26030070104; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26037070105; Best by August 10, 2026
    • Batchcode 26038070105; Best by August 10, 2026
    • Batchcode 26044070105; Best by August 17, 2026
    • Batchcode 26045070105; Best by August 17, 2026
• Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
  • 2 oz, UPC 83791520148
    • Batchcode 26030070104; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26031070104; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26031070101; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26038070102; Best by August 10, 2026
    • Batchcode 26038070103; Best by August 10, 2026
• Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60 count)
  • 1.5 oz, UPC 83791010144
    • Batchcode 26030070101; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26031070101; Best by August 3, 2026
    • Batchcode 26036070102; Best by August 10, 2026
    • Batchcode 26037070102; Best by August 10, 2026
• Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip
  • 2 oz, UPC 83791520162
    • Batchcode 26052070103; Best by August 8, 2026
• Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip
  • 2.5 oz, UPC 83791192208
    • Batchcode 26058070104; Best by August 31, 2026
  • 8 oz, UPC 83791192246
    • Batchcode 26058070104; Best by August 31, 2026
    • Batchcode 26059070104; Best by August 31, 2026
• Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips
  • 2 oz, UPC 83791520094
    • Batchcode 26059070104; Best by August 31, 2026