Utz Recalls Some Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips

Utz Quality Foods LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

"This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella. 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," FDA said.

According to the announcement, to date, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products. Utz is recalling these products based on the ingredient supplier's recall.

No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are included in this recall.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

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