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Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns

The FDA has upgraded a recall of Utz potato chip varieties to the highest risk level due to salmonella concerns.

By · Published June 29, 2026  02:32 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026  06:26 UTC

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Utz issued a voluntary recall of 684,000 bags of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips due to salmonella concerns. The FDA classified the recall as Class I, the highest risk level.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: The FDA has upgraded a recall of Utz potato chip varieties to the highest risk level due to salmonella concerns.
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Utz has issued a voluntary recall of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. The recall involves 684,000 bags of the products, including those sold in New Jersey.

Coverage from ABC11 News, WSB-TV, and WRNJ Radio emphasizes that the FDA has classified this action as Class I, the highest risk level. The Healthy @Reader's Digest and WGCU further detail the volume of affected product and the voluntary nature of the recall.

Future developments depend on the outcome of the salmonella concerns. Coverage does not yet specify further action beyond the current classification and voluntary recall of the bags.

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Which brands are affected by the recall?

The recall affects certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips.

How many bags are involved in the recall?

According to coverage from WSB-TV and The Healthy @Reader's Digest, 684,000 bags are recalled.

What is the FDA risk classification for this recall?

The FDA has classified the recall as Class I, which is the highest risk level.

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