Utz Quality Foods has issued a nationwide recall of popular potato chips due to a potential Salmonella risk linked to a milk powder supplier.
The recall affects various sizes and flavors of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips sold across the United States. Officials initiated the recall after concerns arose from California Dairies, Inc., the milk powder supplier.
No confirmed illnesses have been reported related to the recalled products. However, symptoms of Salmonella infection can include stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, or vomiting.
Key details about the recall:
- The recall includes nine different potato chip products.
- Sizes range from 1.5 ounces to 8 ounces for Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips.
- Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips are also affected.
The FDA has classified this recall as a high attention consumer safety action. Consumers who have these products should not eat them and should discard any products they may have.
Utz stated that the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution,” even though testing did not detect Salmonella in the seasoning batches used.
Food recalls like this are not uncommon in large-scale food production. Consumers are urged to stay informed about food safety issues regarding their purchases.