Utz Recalls Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Potential Salmonella Risk

On May 4 2026, Utz Quality Foods voluntarily recalled several Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato-chip products after the FDA notified the company that the chips’ seasoning, which contains dry-milk powder from California Dairies, Inc., might be contaminated with Salmonella. Although the seasoning batches tested negative, Utz acted “out of an abundance of caution” following the ingredient supplier’s own recall. The FDA instructed consumers to discard the chips and asked retailers to remove them from shelves.

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The recall covers Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch (1.5 oz, 2.5 oz, 8 oz), Zapp’s Salt and Vinegar (1.5 oz), Zapp’s Big Cheezy (2.5 oz, 8 oz), Dirty Salt and Vinegar (2 oz), Dirty Maui Onion (2 oz) and Dirty Sour Cream and Onion (2 oz). All items bear best-by dates from early August to August 31 2026 and batch codes such as 26030070101. Sources differ on whether the recall includes five flavors, nine varieties, or “multiple” items.

Utz recalls a variety of potato chip brands for possible salmonella contamination

Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. Most healthy adults recover without treatment, but the infection can be life-threatening for young children, the elderly, pregnant women and immunocompromised people. Rarely it spreads to the bloodstream, causing arterial infections, endocarditis or arthritis.

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The FDA told consumers to discard the chips and urged retailers to verify inventory. Utz said no illnesses have been reported, highlighted its coordination with the FDA, and provided a toll-free line (1-877-423-0149) for refunds.

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Media outlets list five, nine, or “multiple” recalled varieties, showing inconsistency in the count. No confirmed salmonellosis cases have been linked to the chips, leaving the actual risk level uncertain beyond the supplier alert.

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• “What consumers should do Consumers who have these products should not eat them and should discard any products they may have.” — U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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• “To date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products.” — FDA release

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• “No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are affected. We are working in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on this recall.” — Utz spokesperson, FOX Business

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• “Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers.” — FDA statement

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Consumers should stop eating the chips, discard them, and call 1-877-423-0149 for refunds. Retailers must verify inventory against the listed UPCs and batch codes and remove any affected items. Utz said no other products are subject to the recall and will monitor the supplier’s situation.

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