Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination

A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk.

Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder.

The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder manufactured by California Dairies, which may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said in a recall notice.

The company noted in the recall that the affected seasoning batches did test negative for salmonella prior to use, but they’re recalling the chips “out of an abundance of caution.”

To date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products, but the FDA warns against consuming the recalled products and advises consumers to discard them or contact Utz’s customer care about a refund.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. 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.

Utz has recalled a limited number of Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips, which are available at retail stores nationwide.

The affected items are limited exclusively to the following products:

• 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

The new comes shortly after the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a health alert for several meat and poultry products that contained contained dry milk powder that had already been recalled.