Utz Quality Foods issued the recall as there are fears over potential for the consumer to develop a fever, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

07:50, Wed, May 6, 2026 Updated: 07:54, Wed, May 6, 2026

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Utz Quality Foods issued the recall in the United States. The recall pertains to some varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips.

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It is understood that the impacted chips' seasoning contains a dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, which recently issued a recall of its milk powder due to potential salmonella contamination.

The milk recall also caused chocolate-maker Ghirardelli recall some of its powdered beverage mixes.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause severe, and at times fatal, infections in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms can include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

If the bacteria enters the bloodstream, it can cause a severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

No illnesses have been reported to Utz Quality Foods in connection with the recall, America's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a press release.

The FDA said the recall has been issued out of an abundance of caution.

Recalled items include:

  • 1.5oz Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
  • 2.5oz Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
  • 8oz Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
  • 2oz Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
  • 1.5oz Zapp's Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60ct)
  • 2oz Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip
  • 2.5oz Zapp's Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip
  • 8oz Zapp's Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip
  • 2oz Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips