FDA Flags Class 1 Recall for Utz and Zapp’s Chips Over Salmonella Risk
TL;DR
The FDA has classified Utz’s Dirty and Zapp’s potato chips as a Class 1 recall—the most serious—due to Salmonella linked to dried milk powder used in seasonings from California Dairies; the recall began in April/May 2026 with no reported illnesses, but the FDA warns exposure could cause serious health consequences, advising consumers to discard recalled products and contact Utz for questions, with specific best-by dates and product variants listed.
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