Popular Potato Chips Face FDA's Most Serious Recall: What to Know

Popular Potato Chips Face FDA's Most Serious Recall: What to Know reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a voluntary potato chip recall by Utz Quality Foods as a Class I recall due to possible salmonella contamination. Class I is described as the FDA’s most serious level, meaning there is a “reasonable probability” the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The company announced the recall in early May after discovering that a seasoning powder from a third-party supplier may have been contaminated. The recalled products were distributed nationwide, and the article states that no illnesses had been reported at the time of publication. The recall covers specific flavors of Zapp’s chips, including Bayou Blackened Ranch (1.5 oz, 2.5 oz, and 8 oz), Salt and Vinegar 60 ct (1.5 oz), and Big Cheezy (2.5 oz and 8 oz), as well as multiple Dirty chip flavors. Consumers are instructed not to eat recalled items and to seek refunds.