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Utz Quality Foods has announced a voluntary nationwide recall of select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall, posted on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, affects several flavors and bag sizes, including salt and vinegar and sour cream and onion, sold across the United States.
According to the recall notice, the issue stems from a seasoning used on the chips that contains dry milk powder. The powder, supplied by a third party, tested negative for salmonella before being used, but was later identified as possibly contaminated after other recalls involving the same ingredient. As a precaution, Utz is recalling nine products with certain best-by dates in July and August 2026.
No illnesses have been reported so far, but Utz is urging customers not to eat the affected chips and to throw them away. The company’s move follows notifications from ingredient suppliers and other recalls involving related products, such as frozen pizzas and pork rinds that contained the same milk powder.
Stores like Publix have issued their own alerts, pulling impacted bags from shelves. For a full list of recalled items and photos, the FDA has made details available on its website.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhea, and nausea within hours to several days after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can lead to hospitalization, especially for young children and older adults. More information about salmonella symptoms and prevention is available from the Mayo Clinic and the World Health Organization.
Consumers with questions or who would like a refund can contact the Utz customer care team at 1-877-423-0149.