Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips

Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 — Utz Quality Foods, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of limited varieties of Zapp’s® and Dirty® potato chips after a seasoning containing dry milk powder supplied by a third party and sourced from California Dairies, Inc. may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious illness in young children, the elderly and immunocompromised persons; healthy people may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Consumers who have the listed products should not eat them and should stop using them immediately.

The recall covers specific Zapp’s and Dirty branded potato chips bearing the lot code(s) listed by Utz, including multiple sizes and flavors such as Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, Big Cheezy and Sour Cream & Onion; full lot code(s) and best‑by dates have been published by the company. The affected products have been sold online and at select U.S. retailers and have been sold since Sept. 15, 2025; no other Utz products are included in this recall. To confirm whether a package is included, consumers should compare the lot code(s) on their product to the company’s published list.

Consumers should discard or return recalled products to the place of purchase for a refund or request a replacement through Utz Customer Care; for refunds or questions contact Utz by email at [email protected] or by phone at 1‑877‑423‑0149, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. ET. Retailers should check inventories and remove any recalled items from sale. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; if you are unsure whether your product is affected, check the company’s recall notice or contact Utz Customer Care.