Utz Quality Foods has issued a voluntary recall for specific Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips distributed across the United States, following concerns about possible salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after the company discovered that a seasoning ingredient—a dry milk powder sourced from a third-party supplier—may be contaminated, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Recall Details
The affected products include a variety of flavors and package sizes: Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Big Cheezy, and Salt and Vinegar chips, as well as Dirty brand Maui Onion, Salt and Vinegar, and Sour Cream and Onion chips. These items were sold nationwide. The FDA stated that no other products from Utz Quality Foods are part of this recall.
As of now, no illnesses related to the recall have been reported. Company officials noted that the seasoning tested negative for salmonella before use, but the recall was undertaken "out of an abundance of caution" following the ingredient supplier's own recall.
Health Risks
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as young children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions. In healthier people, symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Consumers are advised not to consume the recalled chips. Instead, they should discard them or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund. Retailers have been instructed to remove the affected products from shelves.
Affected Products
The recall encompasses the following items with specific best-by dates and codes:
- 1.5oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (UPC: 83791272917) — Best by: August 3, 2026 (Code: 26030070101); August 10, 2026 (Code: 26036070102); August 17, 2026 (Code: 26043070101); August 24, 2026 (Code: 26052070103)
- 2.5oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (UPC: 83791272924) — Best by: August 3, 2026 (Code: 26029070104); August 17, 2026 (Codes: 26044070104, 26045070104); August 31, 2026 (Code: 26058070104)
- 8oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (UPC: 83791272931) — Best by: July 27, 2026 (Codes: 26024070105, 26024070104); August 3, 2026 (Codes: 26029070104, 26030070104); August 10, 2026 (Codes: 26037070105, 26038070105); August 17, 2026 (Codes: 26044070105, 26045070105)
- 2oz Dirty Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (UPC: 83791520148) — Best by: August 3, 2026 (Codes: 26030070104, 26031070104, 26031070101); August 10, 2026 (Codes: 26038070102, 26038070103)
- 1.5oz Zapp's Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60ct) (UPC: 83791010144) — Best by: August 3, 2026 (Codes: 26030070101, 26031070101); August 10, 2026 (Codes: 26036070102, 26037070102)
- 2oz Dirty Maui Onion Potato Chips (UPC: 83791520162) — Best by: August 8, 2026 (Code: 26052070103)
- 2.5oz Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips (UPC: 83791192208) — Best by: August 31, 2026 (Code: 26058070104)
- 8oz Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips (UPC: 83791192246) — Best by: August 31, 2026 (Codes: 26058070104, 26059070104)
- 2oz Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips (UPC: 83791520094) — Best by: August 31, 2026 (Code: 26059070104)
Consumers with questions can contact Utz Quality Foods for more information.
