The U. S.
Food and Drug Administration has upgraded the recall of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips to its highest risk classification, citing potential salmonella contamination.
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More than 650,000 bags are affected nationwide.
The FDA designated the recall as Class I on July 1, 2026, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consuming the products could cause serious health consequences or death.
Recall Background
Utz Quality Foods, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, initiated the voluntary recall in May after learning that a seasoning ingredient might contain salmonella.
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The contamination risk stems from dry milk powder sourced from California Dairies, used by a third-party manufacturer to create the chip seasoning.
Utz stated that all affected seasoning batches tested negative before production, but the recall was launched out of caution.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the products.
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Affected Products
- Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch (1.5-ounce): 164,640 bags
- Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch (2.5-ounce, 8-ounce): 179,837 bags
- Dirty Salt and Vinegar (2-ounce): 300,595 bags
- Zapp's Salt and Vinegar (1.5-ounce, 60-count bulk packages)
- Dirty Maui Onion (2-ounce): 5,000 bags
- Zapp's Big Cheezy (8-ounce, 2.5-ounce): 14,976 bags
- Dirty Sour Cream and Onion (2-ounce): 19,200 bags
Consumers are advised to discard the affected products immediately or contact customer care for refunds.
