Popular potato chips face most dangerous FDA recall: What to know

The voluntary recall of potato chips has been classified as Class 1 by the Food and Drug Administration due to possible salmonella contamination. first class The recall level is considered the health agency’s most serious and means there is a “reasonable possibility” that the item will cause “serious adverse health consequences or death.”

Utz Quality Foods announced Voluntary recall in early May after it was discovered that the seasoning powder used in potato chips, which was supplied by a third party, may have been contaminated with salmonella. The recalled chips have been distributed across the country, but no illnesses have been reported so far.

A representative for Utz Quality Foods did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

What items are returned?

The following flavors of Zapp’s chips have been recalled:

• Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips (1.5 oz, UPC: 83791272917; 2.5 oz, UPC: 83791272924; 8 oz, UPC: 83791272931)
• Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips 60 Ct (1.5 oz, UPC: 83791010144)
• Large Cheesy Potato Chip (2.5 oz, UPC: 83791192208; 8 oz, UPC: 83791192246)

The following flavors of Dirty Potato Chips have been recalled:

• Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips (2 oz, UPC: 83791520148)
• Maui Onion Potato Chip (2 oz, UPC: 83791520162)
• Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips (2 oz, UPC: 83791520094)

If you have a recalled product, do not eat the potato chips. You can contact Utz Customer Service at 1-877-423-0149 for a refund.

What are the signs of salmonella poisoning?

Salmonella poisoning It can cause stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, and fever.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, salmonella infections can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.