Utz Quality Foods, LLC recalls varieties of potato chips over Salmonella concerns

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc., is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of Zapp's® and Dirty® potato chips seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, because it may contain the presence of Salmonella, according to a Department of War All Food and Drug Activity message sent May 6. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling limited varieties of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips.

Salmonella can be potentially life-threatening, especially to infants, older people, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. It can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella's most common symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever.

Salmonella's symptoms usually develop between eight to 72 hours after consumption of the contaminated food and last about four to seven days.

The Defense Commissary Agency has publicized this recall to all its stores, said Richard Stith, chief, public health division, DeCA headquarters at Fort Lee, Virginia. Whenever a commissary has recalled or withdrawn products in its inventory, they are immediately removed from store shelves.
The following product is affected by this recall:

• Zapp's® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips 1.5 ounce: UPC: 83791272917, best by dates: Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026, batch codes: 26030070101, 26036070102, 26043070101, 26052070103
• Zapp's® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips 2.5 ounce: UPC: 83791272924, best by dates: Aug. 3, 17 and 31, 2026, batch codes: 26029070104, 26044070104, 26045070104, 26058070104
• Zapp's® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips 8 ounce: UPC: 83791272931, best by dates: July 27, Aug. 3, 10 and 17, 2026, batch codes: 26024070105, 26024070104, 26029070104, 26030070104, 26037070105, 26038070105, 26044070105, 26045070105
• Dirty® Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips 2 ounce: UPC: 83791520148, best by dates: Aug. 3 and 10, 2026, batch codes: 26030070104, 26031070104, 26031070101, 26038070102, 26038070103
• Zapp's® Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips 1.5 ounce 60 count: UPC: 83791010144, best by dates: Aug. 3 and 10, 2026, batch codes: 26030070101, 26031070101, 26036070102, 26037070102
• Dirty® Brand Maui Onion Potato Chip 2 ounce: UPC: 83791520162, best by date: Aug. 8, 2026, batch code: 26052070103
• Zapp's® Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip 2.5 ounce: UPC: 83791192208, best by date: Aug. 31, 2026, batch code: 26058070104
• Zapp's® Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip 8 ounce: UPC: 83791192246, best by date: Aug. 31, 2026, batch codes: 26058070104, 26059070104
• Dirty® Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips 2 ounce: UPC: 83791520094, best buy date: Aug. 31, 2026, batch code: 26059070104

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. Customers should return this product to the commissary of purchase for a full refund.

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

For questions or refunds, consumers may contact the Utz Customer Care team email or call 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Time.