Zapp's and Dirty potato chips recalled by Utz due to potential salmonella concerns
May 05, 2026
Varieties of two popular brands of potato chips are facing a recall due to possible salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.
Utz issued a recall Monday for certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chip brands after a seasoning that contained dry milk powder may have contained salmone
lla, a release from the company stated.
The seasoning batches that were affected had tested negative for salmonella before being used with the chips, but Utz issued the recall out of an abundance of caution following the ingredient supplier recall.
Here is a list of the Zapp’s and Dirty chips impacted by the recall:
Zapp’s:
Bayou Blackened Ranch (UPC: 83791272917); 1.5oz, 2.5oz and 8oz bags
Salt and Vinegar (UPC: 83791010144); 1.5oz bags
Big Cheezy (UPC: 83791192208); 2.5oz and 8oz bags
Dirty:
Salt and Vinegar (UPC: 83791520148); 2oz bags
Maui Onion (UPC: 83791520162); 2oz bags
Sour Cream and Onion (UPC: 83791520094); 2oz bags
No other Utz products were impacted by the recall, and the recall is limited exclusively to the products listed above. The products are sold at stores nationwide.
There had been no reported illnesses in connection to the recall, the FDA said.
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is an organism that cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
In rare circumstances, an infection with Salmonella can result in the organism entering the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis, the FDA said.
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