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

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-28 13:06 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
The FDA has classified a massive recall of Utz potato chip brands as a Class I risk due to potential salmonella contamination.

## Intelligence Brief
Utz has issued a voluntary recall of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips. The FDA has upgraded the recall to the highest risk level, known as Class I, because of salmonella concerns.


Coverage from WSB-TV and The Healthy reports that the recall affects 684,000 bags. WRNJ Radio notes that the recall includes products sold in New Jersey, while ABC11 News and WGCU focus on the risk level and the specific brands involved.


Monitoring will focus on the distribution of the 684,000 bags and further updates regarding the limited varieties affected by the salmonella concerns.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which potato chip brands are affected?
The recall involves certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips.

### How many bags are included in the recall?
According to coverage from WSB-TV and The Healthy, 684,000 bags are affected.

### Why was the risk level upgraded?
The recall was upgraded to Class I, the highest FDA risk level, due to salmonella concerns.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
FDA, New Jersey, Recall, Potato, Class I, Dirty Potato Chips, Potato Chip Recall Highest FDA Warning, Zapps Dirty

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| WGCU | Utz issues voluntary recall of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips | 2026-06-27 17:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxPT19WTWhwZTE1eHNiYnFGS3Y0MWlIZWkyT0FuanNpX3JVR29rdVREZHAySmFuV1lWVXRzYVd6VUVuWXNSNlN0MnVFQlJTRk5zZnQyVzBJdnJPVU16Q0l3Z3F4eEVKQ3lkX3FmZ0gzUWtmUm14QVRERGxYeW4yNEw3RTVmNEtPRWRaZFJJWlBQUThSYkZZWEE0SldRbW9mWnBveE9LQ1VieGdvVWlaSFVGYloxRFlrSm5GRVN1cTU2S0I3aFlybkE?oc=5) |
| The Healthy @Reader's Digest | Potato Chip Recall: Highest FDA Warning for 684,000 Bags | 2026-06-27 17:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxQOC1FaXdTVjU2VjlRMzEzZHF1RGZBdUlxZUdoeEdtYk12OG5Ya050YWZVYzU1ZFFzY3B6dXBqem5YOTlkSlV3MkZDNURoMldDWHUtSG40SEJhNmt4OEJKZW9IZ1RCb0RiajFIQTZmTVU2Ukd1MVZmSy1rM3hhTHRGekNwTnV2MFp5?oc=5) |
| WSB-TV | Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class I | 2026-06-27 17:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxQQUVfZDhBWDN3NWZnRFZKV3k1MkZybE5jU3Q1QklFbW1uSHJ1cGZub1dQY3FQV0M1SmJYR3ZzN0NmenRIdlJBNm42V0NZUlFHSWNPRFFHQXRJZDcxV3Zyc3djZFgxX2pvbzdncXhIb1lWOENyTzhUcnZtakNqa2k2bnEwekxuX2prakRadk96UFVoSTBTS19wWURUTGdMOXVlQ1pUQWNudUdSTTJuZVhXTXA1SkNnWUhSaDZ4NDVpSTlPN1ctRDhMZ2hyd1HSAeABQVVfeXFMTkM4ODdkRVdfSjZ5ZlhkWkZGa2dpRldraHVrYnR2RnYtX2FURFhFUVp1OFBWNUZrcjlwR3pMWHFGVnV2VmtkNFZrV3Vfc1kwZEMyNDBKV1BhZFZoZ3dvQ2kxUzROdURyaGJNbnVGRnNxbjZEVmhrQzlwWVRjeTNCbUkwaFlPSGR) |
| WRNJ Radio | FDA classifies recall of Utz potato chips sold in New Jersey as highest risk | 2026-06-27 17:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPUGkwclFDWFJ3LUJtdElxQ2N5UzZCN1VkcEhhYzZ1NEx5NHUzaVFXTWhLWHdTWHByb291OF9HVFZyWC00T3hlWW4ybGJ5aWM4TU5Kc21zTnhpb0VDQzFGb2xlMXppZUR4N3h2S1pQcHBwcWZWbmRMSGVaN3loNFAyMldCWUk1RlBUdDBnLVE4WGkybmZvcDZLWDlDalRwQ1g2?oc=5) |
| ABC11 News | Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns | 2026-06-27 17:38 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNVEd1dXZrZW1zcENhVlF3OU5Yc1p4enpody1vX21uQmdfcjJxNTNFd01VLTZoS3EyNDBHU0ZYZmVpT2g2NDJGSnBSay11ejJXdEl1TjVsLUJ0aDZWbnAzTnpFME52RUdDVUc1dnJMSkRuMFJDXzJUOHJMQlY4di1BNmZYTThfSzhHLWNpMzg0WFp3ajUyRVVDNm80Ujl2VFc5NUJFRnR30gGrAUFVX3lxTE5oempINkswalJpZVpma3NmOTVoV1RBb2o2ZlRTbFVZemFINl8tVVU1TklVY21uT2xhcm1SRk5vS2xxeElCbDZOWlRyR21FdUdFQW1EbEpJQ3BJU3JXWW1tbTlZU1J2N2w5LU9Ec2pVYV9ldDZoNHhrdGlkRnJKc19TS3V3eDdTaEtabnFOb29ucVZjOVpNU2wyQ0NMVER2aWFHcDUyQ0RPVElEUQ?) |

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