Salmonella Scare: Chips Pulled from Shelves!

A nationwide recall has been initiated for approximately 684,000 bags of potato chips, involving two Utz-made brands: Zapp's and Dirty Brand. This recall, classified as a Class I event by the FDA, signifies the highest risk to consumer health. The affected products were distributed across 35 states.

The contamination concern stems from a seasoning mix containing dry milk powder, supplied by a third-party vendor. This ingredient may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, which can cause illness. Utz confirmed the voluntary recall followed notification of potential Salmonella presence in the seasoning.

Walmart is among the retailers involved in this recall, with select flavors and bag sizes of Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch and Big Cheezy, as well as Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, and Sour Cream and Onion, being removed from shelves. This incident follows previous recalls at Walmart concerning potential listeria contamination in ready-to-eat chicken meals, celery sticks, and broccoli in recent months.