…and Dirty brand potato chips due to potential Salmonella contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Utz Quality Foods, the culprit behind the contamination is a dry milk powder used in certain third-party seasoning blends.
If you have any of these chips in your pantry, here is what you need to check:
Affected Products & Flavors
The voluntary recall is limited to specific sizes, flavors, and “Best By” dates (ranging through July and August 2026):
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Zapp’s Potato Chips:
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Bayou Blackened Ranch (1.5 oz, 2.5 oz, and 8 oz bags)
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Salt and Vinegar (1.5 oz bags, part of 60-count multipacks)
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Big Cheezy (2.5 oz and 8 oz bags)
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Dirty Potato Chips:
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Salt and Vinegar (2 oz bags)
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Maui Onion (2 oz bags)
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Sour Cream and Onion (2 oz bags)
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What You Should Do
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Check Your Pantry: Look closely at the brand, flavor, size, and expiration or “Best By” dates on any bags you currently have stored away.
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Do Not Eat Them: If you have an affected bag, do not consume the chips. Throw them out or safely discard them so they cannot be eaten.
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Request a Refund: You can contact Utz Consumer Care at 1-877-423-0149 (Monday through Friday) for questions or to obtain a product refund.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations like young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems, leading to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall to date.
