Consumers are being urged to check their pantries after Utz announced a voluntary recall of several varieties of potato chips because of a potential salmonella contamination linked to a seasoning ingredient. According…

Consumers are being urged to check their pantries after Utz announced a voluntary recall of several varieties of potato chips because of a potential salmonella contamination linked to a seasoning ingredient.

According to Fox Business, the recall includes select bags of Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, and Big Cheezy potato chips, along with Dirty brand Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, and Sour Cream and Onion potato chips.

The affected products were sold at retailers nationwide and carry "Best By" dates ranging from Aug. 3, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2026. Utz said no other products in its portfolio are included in the recall.

When the company announced the recall in May, it said the seasoning used on the chips had initially tested negative for salmonella before production began.

Utz later learned from one of its ingredient suppliers that the seasoning contained dry milk powder supplied by California Dairies Inc. through a third-party vendor.

That ingredient was later included in a separate recall, prompting Utz to remove the affected potato chips from store shelves as a precaution.

"We are working in coordination with the U.S. 🍽️Food and Drug Administration on this recall," the company said in a statement.

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Utz also said it had not received any reports of illnesses connected to the recalled products at the time the announcement was made.

The recalled chips are part of a broader series of product recalls tied to the same contaminated dry milk ingredient, which has also affected other snack foods and seasoning products.

Consumers who purchased any of the recalled potato chips are advised not to eat them and instead throw them away.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella infections can cause symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Most healthy people recover without medical treatment, though young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of severe illness.

The CDC also warns that, in rare cases, salmonella can spread beyond the intestines and enter the bloodstream, leading to more serious complications that may require prompt medical treatment.