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The FDA has designated Utz’s recall of certain Dirty and Zapp’s potato chips as Class 1—the most serious level—due to potential salmonella from dry milk powder used in seasoning. The recall covers multiple sizes and flavors totaling over 650,000 bags; Utz has said no illnesses have been reported. Consumers who bought recalled products should discard them and can seek refunds by contacting Utz.
The FDA has elevated Utz Quality Foods' recall of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class 1, its highest risk level, after a seasoning containing dry milk powder may be contaminated with Salmonella. The issue, tied to a supplier from California Dairies, Inc., prompted recalls announced April 28 and affects a limited number of products; no illnesses have been reported. Consumers should discard affected products and contact Utz for refunds; other Utz items are unaffected.
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.
FDA upgraded Utz’s recall of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips to Class 1 due to possible salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder seasoning ingredient; about 650,000 bags with best-by dates from late July to late August are affected. Utz reports no illnesses and urges consumers to discard the products and seek refunds; the agency has not provided further details on the consumer risk.
The FDA has issued a Class I recall—the highest risk level—for more than 650,000 bags of Zapp’s and Dirty-brand potato chips after a seasoning containing dry milk powder potentially contaminated with salmonella was used; Utz reports no illnesses and is offering refunds, while retailers have removed affected products from shelves. Consumers should discard recalled chips, check best-by dates and batch codes, and contact Utz for refunds as part of a broader investigation into the ingredient.
Utz is voluntarily recalling nine potato-chip varieties due to a seasoning that may carry salmonella from dry milk powder sourced through a third party; despite negative tests in the seasoning, the recall is precautionary. Affected flavors include Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, Big Cheezy, and Sour Cream and Onion in various bag sizes. Consumers should discard the products; no other Utz items are involved. The milk-powder issue has also triggered broader recalls at other brands.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling several Zapp's and Dirty-brand potato chips nationwide due to a seasoning ingredient (dry milk powder) that could contain salmonella, per an FDA recall notice. No illnesses have been reported; consumers should discard the products and contact Utz at 1-877-423-0149 for questions. The recall was announced May 4, 2026.