United StatesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recall of Utz potato chips to its highest level, Class 1, due to concerns about potential salmonella contamination. This classification indicates a reasonable probability that consuming the contaminated products could lead to serious health issues or even death. The recall affects specific varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty chips, totaling over 650,000 bags. The issue stems from dry milk powder used in seasoning, which was sourced from California Dairies and tested negative for salmonella before being used. Utz voluntarily initiated the recall in May as a precautionary measure, stating that no cases of illness have been reported. Consumers are advised to check the UPC codes and batch numbers listed to identify affected products.
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