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FDA’s Highest-Risk Potato Chip Recall Arrives Just in Time for the 4th of July
Gizmodo • • business
Key Points:
- The FDA has classified the recall of Utz’s Dirty and Zapp’s potato chips as Class 1, indicating a serious risk of Salmonella contamination from powdered milk used in the seasonings.
- The recall stems from a broader April 20, 2026, recall by California Dairies Inc. involving powdered milk distributed to various manufacturers, including those supplying Utz.
- No serious health issues have been reported from consuming the recalled chips, and Utz emphasized the recall is precautionary; the FDA’s Class 1 designation came after the initial recall.
- Salmonella infection can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea, with severe risks for young children, the elderly, and those with bloodstream infections.
- Consumers are advised to discard recalled products, which include specific Zapp’s and Dirty chip varieties with best-by dates through August 2026, and contact Utz Customer Care for questions.
