It might be time to double-check your snack drawer. A popular potato chip brand is recalling some of its products.
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Utz Quality Foods has issued a voluntary recall on some flavors of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips.
Why Are These Potato Chip Brands Being Recalled?
Utz Quality Foods was notified that a seasoning that uses dry milk powder may contain Salmonella sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third party.
As you may remember, California Dairies, Inc. was the supplier of the powdered milk used in 13 beverage mixes manufactured by the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company affected by a recall last month.
According to the FDA, the seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use. However, Utz Quality Foods is issuing the products out of an abundance of caution. Not all Zapp's and Dirty brand varieties, or other products manufactured by Utz, are affected.
What Products Are Affected by the Recall?
No complaints of illness have been received regarding the recalled products. A list of the affected varieties is below.
Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 1.5 oz.
- UPC: 83791272917
- Batchcodes: 26030070101, 26036070102, 26043070101, 26052070103
- Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026, 8/17/2026, 8/24/2026
Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 2.5 oz.
- UPC: 83791272924
- Batchcodes: 26029070104, 26044070104, 26045070104, 26058070104
- Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/17/2026, 8/31/2026
Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, 2 oz.
- UPC: 83791520148
- Batchcodes: 26030070104, 26031070104, 26031070101, 26038070102, 26038070103
- Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026
Zapp's Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, 1.5 oz (60 ct.)
- UPC: 83791010144
- Batchcodes: 26030070101, 26031070101, 26036070102, 26037070102
- Best by dates: 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026
Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip, 2 oz.
- UPC: 83791520162
- Batchcode: 26052070103
- Best by date: 8/8/2026
Zapp's Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip, 2.5 oz.
- UPC: 83791192208
- Batchcode: 26058070104
- Best by date: 8/31/2026
Zapp's Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip, 8 oz.
- UPC: 83791192246
- Batchcodes: 26058070104, 26059070104
- Best by date: 8/31/2026
Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, 2 oz.
- UPC: 83791520094
- Batchcode: 26059070104
- Best by date: 8/31/2026
Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 8 oz.
- UPC: 83791272931
- Batchcodes: 26024070105, 26024070104, 26029070104, 26030070104, 26037070105, 26038070105, 26044070105, 26045070105
- Best by dates: 7/27/2026, 8/3/2026, 8/10/2026, 8/17/2026
What Should I Do?
Utz states that if you have any of these potato chip varieties, please discard them immediately. Any questions about the recall or a refund should be directed to the Utz Customer Care team by email (customerservice@utzsnacks.com) or by calling 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Salmonella is a bacterium that leads to infections caused "by eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, and eggs or egg products, or by drinking unpasteurized milk."
Symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and also stomach cramps. They can typically appear within 8 hours to 3 days after exposure.
While it can be life-threatening, most healthy people recover within a few days to a week without seeking medical help.
