Key facts
- The FDA has issued its most serious Class 1 recall designation for Utz's Zapp's and Dirty potato chips.
- The recall is due to potential salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder ingredient used in seasoning.
- Approximately 650,000 bags of chips with specific best-by dates are affected.
- Utz stated that no salmonella has been found in its products and no illnesses have been reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated a recall for several Utz potato chip brands, including Zapp's and Dirty, to its most severe Class 1 designation due to potential salmonella contamination. The contamination risk stems from dry milk powder sourced from a third party, which was used in a seasoning ingredient.
Utz initially issued a voluntary recall in May for affected varieties, estimating that around 650,000 bags with best-by dates between July 27 and August 31 were impacted. The FDA's decision to assign a Class 1 classification, its highest level, signifies a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.