Utz Quality Foods has issued a voluntary recall of certain Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips in the U.S.
The recall stems from a seasoning ingredient that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported, but consumers are urged not to eat affected products.
Utz Quality Foods is recalling limited varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips after a supplier flagged a potential contamination issue, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice.
The Hanover, Pennsylvania-based snack maker said the recall was initiated after it was notified that a seasoning ingredient used in certain products “may contain” Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
The affected chips were distributed to various retailers in the United States, though the recall applies only to specific flavors and production lots tied to the seasoning ingredient.
Salmonella infection can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, it can result in more severe illness, particularly among young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
No reports of illness
Utz said it has not received any reports of illness related to the recalled products.
The recall follows notification from a third-party supplier that a seasoning containing dry milk powder could be contaminated, prompting the company to act “out of an abundance of caution,” according to the FDA notice.
Consumers who have purchased the affected chips are advised not to eat them and instead discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Retailers have been instructed to remove impacted items from store shelves.
Zapp’s, known for its Cajun-style kettle chips, and Dirty chips are both brands owned by Utz Quality Foods.
Food recalls are typically issued when a product may pose a health risk due to contamination or mislabeling, and federal agencies advise consumers to check product details carefully to determine whether items they have purchased are affected.
The FDA said it continues to monitor the recall as part of its ongoing food safety oversight.