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 a seasoning ingredient. The US Food and Drug Administration announced the recall on Monday.
The affected products include three flavors of Zapp's chips in various bag sizes and three flavors of Dirty chips in 2-ounce bags. Specifically, the recall covers Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch (1.5oz, 2.5oz, 8oz), Zapp's Salt and Vinegar (1.5oz), Zapp's Big Cheezy (2.5oz, 8oz), Dirty Salt and Vinegar (2oz), Dirty Maui Onion (2oz), and Dirty Sour Cream and Onion (2oz).
The contamination concern stems from 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 nationwide recall as a precaution. Consumers are advised not to eat these products and to discard them immediately.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food-borne illness, with symptoms including fever, stomach pain, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Infections are usually mild but can be severe or life-threatening for children and older adults.
The milk powder recall also affected other companies, including Ghirardelli, which recalled certain powdered drink mixes, and John B Sanfilippo & Son, which recalled some snack mix items.
