Major Salmonella Recall Hits Popular Potato Chip Brands

WHO:

NY Post - Utz Quality Foods is the company involved in the recall.

NBC News - The recall affects potato chips from the Dirty and Zapp’s brands.

WHAT:

Fox Business - The recall covers select Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, and Big Cheezy potato chips, along with Dirty brand Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, and Sour Cream and Onion potato chips.

Fox Business - The products were sold at retailers nationwide with "Best By" dates ranging from Aug. 3, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2026.

The Guardian - An estimated 650,000 bags of chips with best by dates ranging from 27 July to 31 August were believed to be affected by the recall.

NY Post - The recall of Utz potato chips has been classified at the FDA’s highest risk level.

NBC News - The Food and Drug Administration elevated the recall of Utz potato chips due to possible salmonella contamination.

CNET - Utz Quality Foods voluntarily recalled select varieties of potato chips.

WHERE:

NBC News - The recall pertains to potato chips distributed in the United States.

WHY:

NY Post - The recall was initiated due to Salmonella contamination found in a seasoning ingredient.

HOW:

Fox Business - Utz Quality Foods learned from an ingredient supplier that the seasoning contained dry milk powder sourced from California Dairies Inc. through a third-party supplier that was subject to a separate recall.

The Guardian - The recall was initiated due to the possible presence of salmonella in dry milk powder sourced from a third party used to make a seasoning ingredient.

CNET - The recall was a voluntary action taken by Utz Quality Foods in response to the contamination concerns.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 01:27 UTC)

Utz Quality Foods has announced a recall of select Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips due to a potential contamination issue. The affected products include Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, and Big Cheezy flavors, as well as Dirty brand Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, and Sour Cream and Onion varieties, all with "Best By" dates between August 3, 2026, and August 31, 2026. This recall was prompted after the company discovered that the seasoning used in these chips contained dry milk powder sourced from a supplier involved in a separate recall.

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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 23:20 UTC)

A significant recall has been announced involving an estimated 650,000 bags of chips, with best by dates ranging from July 27 to August 31. This action was taken due to concerns over the possible presence of salmonella in dry milk powder sourced from a third party that was used in a seasoning ingredient. Consumers are advised to check their products and follow any guidance provided by the manufacturer.

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(UPDATED July 2, 2026 21:21 UTC)

Utz Quality Foods has voluntarily recalled select varieties of potato chips from the Dirty and Zapp’s brands due to concerns over possible salmonella contamination found in a seasoning ingredient. The Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall at its highest risk level, indicating the seriousness of the situation. This recall affects potato chips distributed throughout the United States, and consumers are urged to check their products.