Utz Quality Foods recalled certain Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips in May 2026 after the FDA was notified that a seasoning ingredient may contain Salmonella. If you got sick, it was not your fault.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Salmonella food poisoning cases in all 50 states. If you got sick after eating Zapp’s or Dirty brand potato chips that were recalled for potential Salmonella, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Quick Facts
- Recalled by: Utz Quality Foods, LLC (a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc.)
- Product: Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips (specific flavors and sizes)
- Recall date: May 4, 2026
- Pathogen: Potential Salmonella contamination from a dry milk powder seasoning ingredient
- Illnesses reported: None reported to Utz to date
- Where sold: Retail stores nationwide
- What to do: Do not eat. Discard the product. Contact Utz Customer Care at 1-877-423-0149 for refund
Utz Recalls Zapp’s & Dirty Potato Chips for Salmonella Risk
In May 2026, Utz Quality Foods recalled certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips after the company was notified that a seasoning containing dry milk powder may contain Salmonella.
The dry milk powder was sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier. According to the FDA announcement, the affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use, but Utz is recalling the chips out of an abundance of caution based on the ingredient supplier’s recall.
The voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA. To date, no complaints of illness have been reported to Utz in connection with the recalled chips.
What Products Were Recalled?
The recall is limited exclusively to the products listed below. No other Utz products are included.
- 1.5 oz Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (UPC 83791272917)
- 2.5 oz Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (UPC 83791272924)
- 8 oz Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (UPC 83791272931)
- 2 oz Dirty Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (UPC 83791520148)
- 1.5 oz Zapp’s Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, 60-count (UPC 83791010144)
- 2 oz Dirty Maui Onion Potato Chips (UPC 83791520162)
- 2.5 oz Zapp’s Big Cheezy Potato Chips (UPC 83791192208)
- 8 oz Zapp’s Big Cheezy Potato Chips (UPC 83791192246)
- 2 oz Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips (UPC 83791520094)
Affected packages carry “Best By” dates between July 27, 2026 and August 31, 2026. The full list of batch codes is available on the official FDA recall page.
What is the Risk?
According to the FDA, Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience the following symptoms:
- Fever
- Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
In rare cases, Salmonella can enter the bloodstream and produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
What Should I Do?
The recalled chips were sold at retail stores nationwide. Consumers who have any of the recalled products are advised by Utz not to eat them and to discard the chips.
For questions or refunds, Utz directs consumers to contact the Utz Customer Care team at 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Updates and the full list of UPCs and batch codes are available on the official FDA recall notice.
Do I Have a Zapp’s & Dirty Potato Chips Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know got sick with Salmonella food poisoning after eating recalled Zapp’s or Dirty brand potato chips, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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