Chips Recalled: Salmonella Scare Hits Zapp's, Dirty Brands

Utz Quality Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling limited varieties of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips as a precautionary measure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning on Monday regarding fears of potential salmonella contamination. The recall was triggered by a notification that a seasoning ingredient, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third party, contained dry milk powder that may have the presence of salmonella. Although the specific batches of seasoning used by Utz tested negative for salmonella before incorporation, the company is proceeding with the recall out of an abundance of caution.

This recall affects specific item names, sizes, UPC numbers, best-by dates, and batch codes, as detailed in the alert. Importantly, there have been no reported illnesses associated with these recalled products. Utz Quality Foods assures that no other products manufactured by the company are impacted. Consumers are strongly advised to discard any recalled chip products they may possess. For further inquiries, customers can contact Utz's customer care team. Retailers are also instructed to check their inventory and remove affected products from shelves.