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Just in time for barbecue season, the Food and Drug Administration has announced a potato chip recall. Limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips were voluntarily recalled by Utz Quality Foods, a savory snack manufacturer, after a third-party ingredient supplier said a seasoning powder could contain salmonella, an infectious bacteria.
The seasoning, a dry milk powder, was sourced from California Dairies, Inc. And although the affected chip batches tested negative for salmonella prior to distribution, Utz s initiating the recall out of an abundance of caution. At the time of publication, there have been no complaints of illness reported to Utz in connection with the recalled products, and no Utz products, other than those listed below, are affected.
Potato chip recall detailsBelow are the names, sizes, UPC codes, batch codes, and best-by dates of the recalled chips.1.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips with UPC code 83791272917 and best-by dates and batch codes of Aug. 3 , Aug. 10 , Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 .2.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips with UPC code 83791272924 and best-by dates and batch codes of Aug. 3 , Aug. 17 and Aug. 31 .8-ounce Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips with UPC code 83791272931 and best-by and batch codes of July 27 , Aug. 3 , Aug. 10 , Aug. 17 .1.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips with UPC code 83791010144 and best-by and batch codes of Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 .2.5-ounce Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chips with UPC code 83791192208, best-by date of Aug. 31 and batch code 26058070104.8-ounce Zapp’s Brand Big Cheezy Potato Chips with UPC code 83791192246, best-by date of Aug. 31 and batch code 26058070104 or 26059070104.2-ounce Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips with UPC code 83791520148 and best-by and batch codes of Aug. 3 , Aug. 10 .2-ounce Dirty Brand Maui Onion Potato Chips with UPC code 83791520162, best-by date of Aug. 8 and batch code 26052070103.2-ounce Dirty Brand Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips with UPC code 83791520094, best-by date of Aug. 31 and batch code 26059070104.
About salmonellaAccording 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 people who get infected may experience fever, diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, salmonella infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause more severe illnesses such as arterial infections , endocarditis, and arthritis.
What to do with recalled chipsThe FDA advises that people who bought recalled chips do not eat them and discard them. Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are stocked for purchase. If you have questions or want to get a refund, you can contact the Utz Customer Care team by phone at 1-877-423-0149 between Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.
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