{"id":8732,"date":"2026-05-07T22:12:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/major-potato-chip-brands-issue-recall-over-fears-of-salmonella-contamination\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T22:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T22:12:08","slug":"major-potato-chip-brands-issue-recall-over-fears-of-salmonella-contamination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/major-potato-chip-brands-issue-recall-over-fears-of-salmonella-contamination\/","title":{"rendered":"Major potato chip brands issue recall over fears of Salmonella contamination"},"content":{"rendered":"

Popular Potato Chip Brands Recall Select Bags Over Potential Salmonella Risk<\/h1>\n

Before you tear into your next snack, it may be worth checking the label. A well-known U.S. snack company has announced a voluntary food recall<\/strong> for specific potato chip products due to concerns about a possible Salmonella contamination<\/strong> linked to a seasoning ingredient.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s being recalled\u2014and why it matters<\/h2>\n

According to information posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/strong>, Utz Quality Foods<\/strong> is recalling certain potato chips sold under the Zapp\u2019s<\/strong> and Dirty<\/strong> brands. The issue is tied to a seasoning that contains dry milk powder<\/strong>, which may have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Utz noted that the seasoning batches reportedly tested negative<\/em> before being used. Even so, the company is moving forward \u201cout of an abundance of caution\u201d after being notified that the ingredient supply chain could pose a risk.<\/p>\n

Are there any reported illnesses?<\/h2>\n

As of the latest update, no illnesses have been reported<\/strong>. Still, public health guidance is clear: if you have one of the affected products, do not eat it<\/strong>. Consumers should discard the chips<\/strong> or return them to the place of purchase for a refund<\/strong>, depending on the retailer\u2019s policy.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Salmonella symptoms to watch for<\/h2>\n

Salmonella infection can cause uncomfortable and sometimes serious symptoms, including:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Fever<\/li>\n
  • Diarrhea<\/li>\n
  • Nausea<\/li>\n
  • Stomach cramps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Symptoms may appear within hours<\/strong> or up to several days<\/strong> after exposure. While many healthy adults recover, complications can be more severe for young children<\/strong>, older adults<\/strong>, and people with weakened immune systems<\/strong>. If symptoms are intense or persistent, it\u2019s wise to contact a healthcare provider.<\/p>\n

    Where the recalled chips were sold<\/h2>\n

    The recalled items were distributed across the United States<\/strong> and involve select flavors and package sizes from both brands.<\/p>\n

    List of affected products (as reported)<\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Zapp\u2019s<\/strong> Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips<\/li>\n
    • Dirty<\/strong> Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips<\/li>\n
    • Zapp\u2019s<\/strong> Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60 count)<\/li>\n
    • Dirty<\/strong> Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re unsure whether your bag is included, check the product details on the FDA recall notice or the manufacturer\u2019s recall page for the most accurate identifiers (such as UPC codes and lot numbers).<\/p>\n

      \n

      Stay informed:<\/strong> Have you seen these chips at your local store or in your pantry? Share what you found in the comments, and subscribe for more FDA food recall updates<\/strong> and consumer safety alerts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Popular Potato Chip Brands Recall Select Bags Over Potential Salmonella Risk Before you tear into your next snack, it may…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-story"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tbdig.com\/divaxo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}