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FDA upgrades potato chip recall to Class I over salmonella risk
The FDA said the recall covers more than 680,000 bags and reflects a reasonable probability of serious illness or death.
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the FDA officially classified the recall of nearly 685,000 bags of Zapp and Dirty potato chips as a Class I recall due to potential Salmonella contamination.
- Utz Quality Foods initiated the voluntary recall in May after California Dairies issued a recall of milk powder used in the chips' seasoning due to potential Salmonella.
- Salmonella is an organism capable of causing serious, sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children and elderly individuals; healthy persons often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- The contamination extended beyond potato chips, prompting chocolate-maker Ghirardelli to recall powdered beverage mixes, including frappe and hot cocoa products.
- Consumers should verify the full list of recalled products, including best-by dates and batch codes, to identify affected items across the United States.
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According to FDA reports, French fries from the Zapp's and Dirty brands were sold in several retail chains across the country.
FDA designates potato chip recall to Class 1, highest risk level
A nationwide recall of certain potato chip brands has just been upgraded to the highest level by the Food and Drug Administration. Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips were part of a voluntary recall by Utz Quality Foods back in May, affecting an estimated 650,000 bags. This week, the FDA designated the recall a Class I recall, the most serious level due to the risk of salmonella contamination. (Video: WFAA) According to the FDA, a …
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