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Updated · WKRC TV Cincinnati · Jun 30
Utz Expands Potato Chip Recall by 1 Million Bags Over Salmonella Risk
Updated
Updated · WKRC TV Cincinnati · Jun 30

Utz Expands Potato Chip Recall by 1 Million Bags Over Salmonella Risk

3 articles · Updated · WKRC TV Cincinnati · Jun 30

Summary

  • About 1 million additional bags were added to Utz's potato chip recall, widening a May 4 action tied to possible salmonella contamination.
  • California Dairies milk powder used in the chips may have carried the bacteria, prompting the FDA-listed enforcement reports and the expanded recall.
  • Affected products span multiple Zapp's and Dirty-brand flavors, including Bayou Blackened Ranch, Big Cheezy, Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, and Sour Cream and Onion.
  • Consumers were told to discard the chips and contact Utz for refunds through its customer line.

Insights

How did a recalled ingredient end up in a million bags of chips, and could technology have stopped it sooner?
With new FDA rules not enforced until 2028, how do we prevent the next widespread food contamination crisis?