Major Potato Chip Brands Issue Recall Over Fears of Salmonella Contamination
A major U.S. potato chip brand has issued a recall of certain potato chips amid fears of Salmonella contamination. One seasoning ingredient is reportedly the culprit.
If you’ve recently stocked up on chips, you may want to take a closer look before opening your next bag. A popular snack brand is now pulling several products from shelves over concerns about potentially dangerous contamination.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Utz Quality Foods has issued a recall of certain potato chips sold under the Zapp’s and Dirty brands. The concern involves a seasoning ingredient used in the chips.
The chips contain dry milk powder that may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.
Although the affected seasoning batches were tested and found to be free of contamination before being used, the company says it is recalling the products “out of an abundance of caution.”
“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 identified below,” the FDA writes.
