Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns
The FDA has classified a voluntary recall of 684,000 bags of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips as a Class I risk due to salmonella concerns.
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The brief
Utz has issued a voluntary recall of specific limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips. The recall involves 684,000 bags and has been upgraded to the highest FDA risk level, known as Class I, because of salmonella concerns.
Coverage from WSB-TV and The Healthy highlights the scale of the recall, while WRNJ Radio notes that affected products were sold in New Jersey. ABC11 News emphasizes the escalation to the highest risk level.
Future developments will depend on the scope of the voluntary recall and further FDA classifications regarding the contaminated batches.
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Quick answers
Which brands are affected by the recall?
The recall affects limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips issued by Utz.
How many bags are involved in the recall?
According to coverage from The Healthy and WSB-TV, 684,000 bags are being recalled.
What is the reason for the FDA's highest risk classification?
ABC11 News reports the recall was upgraded to the highest risk level due to salmonella concerns.
Coverage (5)
- Utz issues voluntary recall of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips WGCU · 1d ago
- Potato Chip Recall: Highest FDA Warning for 684,000 Bags The Healthy @Reader's Digest · 1d ago
- Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class I WSB-TV · 1d ago
- FDA classifies recall of Utz potato chips sold in New Jersey as highest risk WRNJ Radio · 1d ago
- Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns ABC11 News · 1d ago
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