Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination
Utz Brands Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips due to potential Salmonella contamination from milk powder in the seasoning. Although no illnesses have been reported, the FDA advises consumers not to eat the recalled products and to discard them or seek a refund. The recall affects specific batches of chips sold nationwide with best-by dates ranging from July to August 2026.
- ▪Utz Quality Foods LLC recalled select Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips over potential Salmonella contamination linked to dry milk powder.
- ▪The contaminated milk powder was supplied by California Dairies and used in the chips' seasoning, though the seasoning tested negative for Salmonella before use.
- ▪No illness reports have been linked to the recalled products, but the FDA warns against consumption due to the risk of salmonellosis.
- ▪The recall includes specific batch codes and best-by dates for 1.5 oz, 2 oz, 2.5 oz, and 8 oz packages of the affected chip varieties.
- ▪The recall follows a separate health alert from the Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding meat and poultry products containing the same recalled milk powder.
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Food & Drink Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination By Brooke Steinberg Published May 5, 2026, 1:02 p.m. ET A popular potato chip brand has recalled some of their products due to potential risk of salmonella. FDA A popular potato chip brand has issued a voluntary recall after a potential Salmonella risk. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips due to a potential contamination linked to milk powder. The impact chips have seasoning that contained dry milk powder manufactured by California Dairies, which may be contaminated with Salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said in a recall notice.
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