More than 600,000 bags of potato chips have been placed under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's most serious recall classification because of possible Salmonella contamination.
The FDA upgraded the recall to a Class I designation, its highest risk level, for six potato chip varieties manufactured by Utz Quality Foods. A Class I recall means there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death.
Utz Brands said the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution after a seasoning containing dry milk powder may have been contaminated with Salmonella. The company said no illnesses had been reported at the time the recall was announced.
The affected products include three flavors of the company's Dirty brand chips and three flavors of its New Orleans-themed Zapp's potato chips.
The recall includes:
- "Dirty" Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
- Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips
- Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips
- "Dirty" Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips
- Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips
- "Dirty" Maui Onion Chip
The recalled products have best-by dates ranging from July 27 through Aug. 31. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected chips and should discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
