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- Utz recalled select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips after seasoning powder was flagged for possible Salmonella contamination.
- Affected products were sold nationwide across multiple flavors, sizes, and batch codes, with best-by dates from late July through August 2026.
- Consumers should not eat recalled chips; discard them, request refunds, and monitor for Salmonella symptoms.
Certain bags of popular potato chips have been recalled for potential Salmonella contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Monday.1
Utz Quality foods, LLC, issued a voluntary recall for certain batches of Zapp’s® and Dirty® brand potato chips after being notified that the seasoning powder used may contain Salmonella. Currently, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled products.
Identifying the Recalled Chips
The chips involved in the recall were sold at retail stores nationwide. See the affected brands and flavors below:1
Food and Drug Administration. Utz Quality Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Limited Varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips.
Zapp’s® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips – 1.5oz
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- UPC: 83791272917
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 3-Aug-26, 26030070101
- 10-Aug-26, 26036070102
- 17-Aug-26, 26043070101
- 24-Aug-26, 26052070103
Zapp’s® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips – 2.5oz
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- UPC: 83791272924
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 3-Aug-26, 26029070104
- 17-Aug-26, 26044070104
- 17-Aug-26, 26045070104
- 31-Aug-26, 26058070104
Zapp’s® Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips – 8oz
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- UPC: 83791272924
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 27-Jul-26, 26024070105
- 27-Jul-26, 26024070104
- 3-Aug-26, 26029070104
- 3-Aug-26, 26030070104
- 10-Aug-26, 26037070105
- 10-Aug-26, 26038070105
- 17-Aug-26, 26044070105
- 17-Aug-26, 26045070105
Dirty® Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips – 2oz
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- UPC: 83791520148
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 3-Aug-26, 26030070104
- 3-Aug-26, 26031070104
- 3-Aug-26, 26031070101
- 10-Aug-26, 26038070102
Zapp’s® Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (60ct) – 1.5oz
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- UPC: 83791010144
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 3-Aug-26, 26030070101
- 3-Aug-26, 26031070101
- 10-Aug-26, 26036070102
- 10-Aug-26, 26037070102
Dirty® Brand Maui Onion Potato Chips – 2oz
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- UPC: 83791520162
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 8-Aug-26, 26052070103
Zapp’s® Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chips – 2.5oz
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- UPC: 83791192208
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 31-Aug-26, 26058070104
Zapp’s® Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chip – 8oz
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- UPC: 83791192246
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 31-Aug-26, 26058070104
- 31-Aug-26, 26059070104
Dirty® Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips – 2oz
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- UPC: 83791520094
- Best By Dates and Batchcodes:
- 31-Aug-26, 26059070104
What You Should Do
If you have any of the recalled chips in your home, do not eat them—instead, discard them and request a refund through the Utz Customer Care team by calling 1-877-423-0149.1
No illnesses have been reported in connection to the recall, but keep the symptoms of Salmonella infection in mind if you’ve eaten any of the affected chips. They include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Additionally, retailers are being asked to check their inventories and shelves to make sure that none of the recalled products are available for purchase.
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