Here’s what you need to know.
Key Points
- Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips are being recalled due to a possible Salmonella contamination.
- The recall stems from an ingredient in the chips that was separately recalled for Salmonella risk.
- Dispose of affected chips or contact Utz for a refund.
There’s an active recall on popular brands of potato chips sold nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to their connection to a potential Salmonella contamination.
The Utz products being recalled are various types of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. The following flavors and sizes are affected, including UPCs, batch codes and best-by dates as printed on the packaging:
| Item Name | UPC | Best-By Dates | Batch Codes |
| Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip (2-ounce) | 83791520162 | 8-Aug-26 | 26052070103 |
| Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (1.5-ounce) | 83791010144 | 3-Aug-26; 10-Aug-26 | 26030070101; 26031070101; 26036070102; 26037070102 |
| Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips (2-ounce) | 83791520094 | 31-Aug-26 | 26059070104 |
| Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (1.5-ounce) | 83791272917 | 3-Aug-26; 10-Aug-26; 17-Aug-26; 24-Aug-26 | 26030070101; 26036070102; 26043070101; 26052070103 |
| Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (2.5-ounce) | 83791272924 | 3-Aug-26; 17-Aug-26; 31-Aug-26; | 26029070104; 26044070104; 26045070104; 26058070104 |
| Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (8-ounce) | 83791272931 | 27-Jul-26; 3-Aug-26; 10-Aug-26; 17-Aug-26 | 26024070105; 26024070104; 26029070104; 26030070104; 26037070105; 26038070105; 26044070105; 26045070105 |
| Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip (2.5-ounce) | 83791192208 | 31-Aug-26 | 26058070104 |
| Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip (8-ounce) | 83791192246 | 31-Aug-26 | 26058070104; 26059070104 |
| Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (1.5-ounce) | 83791010144 | 3-Aug-26; 10-Aug-26 | 26030070101; 26031070101; 26036070102; 26037070102 |
Check your snack drawer, and if you have any of the affected chips on hand, dispose of them or contact Utz’s customer care team for a refund. You can do this by calling 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
The recall was announced in connection with a dry milk powder recall, an ingredient in these chip products that may contain Salmonella bacteria. This milk powder recall also caused a recent public health alert on select frozen pizzas sold at Aldi. While the chips did not test positive for the foodborne illness, Utz is recalling the above products “out of an abundance of caution.”
Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, headaches, nausea, vomiting and/or loss of appetite. These symptoms will typically start from six hours to six days after infection, and they can last up to seven days. If you are showing signs of salmonellosis after eating the recalled chips, contact a healthcare professional immediately.
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