Popular potato chips are being recalled nationwide as salmonella fears spread to more products
Another major food brand is voluntarily recalling products after potential salmonella contamination linked to milk powder. Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands Inc, recalled some varieties of its Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. The impacted chips’ seasoning contained dry milk powder manufactured by food producer California Dairies, which might be contaminated with salmonella. That’s according to a recall notice posted Monday by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “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 company stated in its FDA announcement. The news comes one week after California-based Ghirardelli Chocolate Company recalled a range of powdered beverage mixes. The mixes also contained milk powder from California Dairies that might have salmonella contamination. In both cases, the milk powders were supplied to a third-party manufacturer for inclusion in the products. No related illnesses had been reported at the time of Utz’s or Ghiardelli’s notices. Fast Company has reached out to California Dairies for comment and will update this post if we hear back. Which products are affected? Utz has recalled a limited number of Zapp’s and Dirty brand chips, as detailed below: 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 26