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Recall of popular potato chips classified under FDA's highest risk level
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- The FDA has classified the recall of over 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips as a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences due to potential salmonella contamination.
- The recall was initiated by Utz Quality Foods after discovering that a seasoning containing dry milk powder from a third-party supplier might be contaminated, despite negative tests before use.
- The affected products include various flavors and sizes of Zapp's and Dirty chips sold nationwide, with consumers urged to check best-by dates and batch codes to identify recalled items.
- Consumers are advised not to eat the recalled chips and to discard them, while retailers have been instructed to remove these products from shelves; no illnesses have been reported so far.
- Salmonella infection can cause symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with higher risks for young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals, and in rare cases, it can lead to life-threatening complications.
