Utz Quality Foods, LLC recalls 5oz
Utz Quality Foods, LLC started this recall on April 28, 2026. The FDA classified it as Class I, the most serious category: there is a reasonable chance that eating the product could cause serious health problems or death. The reason given is salmonella. It was distributed in 34 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.
- Status
- Closed / older
- Recall started
- April 28, 2026
- Company
- Utz Quality Foods, LLC
- Classification
- Class I (serious health risk)
- Where sold
- Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin
- Quantity
- 300595 Bags; 19200 Bags; 164640 Bags; 5000 Bags; 14976 Bags; 179837 Bags
Reason for recall (official wording)
Potential presence of Salmonella.
Recalled products (official wording)
- 1.5oz, 2oz Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips , Plastic Bag.
- 2.0 oz Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.
- 1.5oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips, Plastic Bag.
- 2.0 oz Dirty Maui Onion Chip, Plastic Bag.
- 1.5oz, 8.0oz , Zapp's Big Cheezy Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.
- 2.5oz , 8oz , Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.
Distribution
The recalled product was distributed to the following states. AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,FL,GA,IA,IL,IN, KY, LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,NC,NJ,NV,NY, OH,OK,OR,PA,SC,TN,TX,VA,VT,WI
What to do
Compare the brand, size, lot code and dates on your package with the details above. If they match, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel unwell. Step-by-step guide.
Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA), event 98864.