Utz has issued a voluntary recall of certain Zapp's and Dirty potato chip varieties in the United States due to potential salmonella contamination linked to seasoning. The recall, announced on Monday, affects nine products across three flavors of Zapp's chips and three flavors of Dirty chips, all packaged in various bag sizes.
The contamination concern stems from a seasoning ingredient containing dry milk powder sourced from California Dairies Inc and supplied through a third-party vendor. Although the seasoning batches tested negative for salmonella before use, Utz initiated the recall nationwide as a precautionary measure.
Affected products include Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (1.5oz, 2.5oz, and 8oz), Zapp's Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (1.5oz), Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips (2.5oz and 8oz), Dirty Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (2oz), Dirty Maui Onion Potato Chips (2oz), and Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips (2oz). Consumers are advised not to eat these products and to discard them immediately.
The California Dairies milk powder recall has also affected other companies, including Ghirardelli, which recalled certain powdered drink mixes, and John B Sanfilippo & Son, which recalled snack mix items. Salmonella can cause symptoms such as fever, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting, and may be severe for vulnerable individuals.
