A major U.S. potato chip brand has issued a recall of certain potato chips amid fears of salmonella contamination. One seasoning ingredient is reportedly the culprit.
If you’ve recently stocked up on chips, you may want to take a closer look before opening your next bag. A popular snack brand is now pulling several products from shelves after fears of a potentially dangerous contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Utz Quality Foods has issued a recall of certain potato chips sold under the Zapp’s and Dirty brands. The concern comes from a seasoning ingredient used in the chips.
The chips contain dry milk powder that may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
Although the batches were tested and found to be contamination-free before use, the company says it is recalling the products “out of an abundance of caution.”
“This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling the limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips identified below,” the FDA writes.
Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination
So far, no cases of illness have been reported. Still, health officials are urging people not to take any chances. Anyone who has purchased the affected chips should not eat them. Instead, they should be thrown away or returned for a refund.
Salmonella infections can cause symptoms like fever, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps.
Symptoms can appear anywhere from a few hours to several days after exposure. In vulnerable groups – such as young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems – the infection can become severe.
The recalled chips were distributed across the United States and include several flavors and sizes from both brands.
The affected items are limited exclusively to the following products:
Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
- 1.5 oz, UPC 83791272917
- Batchcode 26030070101; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26036070102; Best by August 10, 2026
- Batchcode 26043070101; Best by August 17, 2026
- Batchcode 26052070103; Best by August 24, 2026
- 2.5 oz, UPC 83791272924
- Batchcode 26029070104; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26044070104; Best by August 17, 2026
- Batchcode 26045070104; Best by August 17, 2026
- Batchcode 26058070104; Best by August 31, 2026
- 8 oz, UPC 83791272931
- Batchcode 26024070105; Best by July 27, 2026
- Batchcode 26024070104; Best by July 27, 2026
- Batchcode 26029070104; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26030070104; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26037070105; Best by August 10, 2026
- Batchcode 26038070105; Best by August 10, 2026
- Batchcode 26044070105; Best by August 17, 2026
- Batchcode 26045070105; Best by August 17, 2026
Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
- 2 oz, UPC 83791520148
- Batchcode 26030070104; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26031070104; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26031070101; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26038070102; Best by August 10, 2026
- Batchcode 26038070103; Best by August 10, 2026
Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60 count)
- 1.5 oz, UPC 83791010144
- Batchcode 26030070101; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26031070101; Best by August 3, 2026
- Batchcode 26036070102; Best by August 10, 2026
- Batchcode 26037070102; Best by August 10, 2026
Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip
- 2 oz, UPC 83791520162
- Batchcode 26052070103; Best by August 8, 2026
Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip
- 2.5 oz, UPC 83791192208
- Batchcode 26058070104; Best by August 31, 2026
- 8 oz, UPC 83791192246
- Batchcode 26058070104; Best by August 31, 2026
- Batchcode 26059070104; Best by August 31, 2026
Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips
- 2 oz, UPC 83791520094
- Batchcode 26059070104; Best by August 31, 2026
