Potato Chip Recall: What Consumers Need to Know

A potato chip recall has been issued for select Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips after Utz Quality Foods warned of a possible salmonella risk linked to seasoning. Consumers should not eat the affected products and should discard recalled bags immediately.

Why Utz Recalled Zapp’s and Dirty Chips

Utz said the voluntary recall followed notice that a seasoning ingredient containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies and supplied by a third party, may contain salmonella. The company said the finished seasoning batches tested negative, but the recall was launched as a precaution. Officials said no illnesses have been reported, and the FDA listed the action as a food safety recall dated May 4, 2026.

Which Potato Chips Are Affected?

The recall covers limited varieties and sizes of Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch, Zapp’s Salt and Vinegar, Zapp’s Big Cheezy, Dirty Salt and Vinegar, Dirty Maui Onion, and Dirty Sour Cream and Onion chips. The products were sold at retail stores nationwide, but only specific UPCs, best-by dates, and batch codes are included.

What Shoppers Should Do Now

Consumers should check chip bags against the FDA recall notice before eating them. Anyone with recalled Zapp’s or Dirty chips should throw them away or contact Utz Customer Care for refund information. Salmonella can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. The risk is more serious for young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems, making quick action important for families and grocery shoppers.