Utz Issues Recall: Potential Salmonella in Chips

Utz Quality Foods announced a voluntary recall affecting various potato chip brands sold across the nation. This action includes Zapp's and Dirty brands, stemming from a potential salmonella contamination concern related to a dry milk powder ingredient. While specific batches of chips have reportedly tested negative for salmonella, Utz is initiating the recall as a precautionary measure based on information from their supplier.

Salmonella infection can lead to severe health issues, particularly for individuals with weakened immune systems, causing symptoms like fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. To date, Utz has not received any reports of illness associated with the recalled products. Customers in possession of the affected chips are strongly urged to discard them and can contact Utz directly for inquiries and refund information between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays.