Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns
The FDA has upgraded a potato chip recall involving brands like Utz Zapp's and Dirty to Class I, its highest risk level, due to salmonella concerns.
📍 The outcome
The FDA upgraded a potato chip recall to its highest risk level due to salmonella concerns, affecting select Zapp's and Dirty potato chip products nationwide. The recall, issued for products sold in 33 states, including those at Kroger and Target, was classified as a Class I alert.
The story appears to have quieted without further updates on the recall's outcome or resolution beyond the initial announcement.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
The FDA has reclassified a recall of popular potato chips to Class I, the agency's highest risk level. This action follows concerns that the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
Coverage from The Guardian, Yahoo, USA Today and ABC7 Los Angeles emphasizes the severity of the upgrade. Outlets such as WGAL and AL.com specifically note the risk level increase, while Yahoo identifies Utz Zapp's and Dirty chips as affected brands.
Future developments depend on further updates regarding the contamination and the scope of the recall from the FDA and the snack company involved.
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Who reported it (30)
- Potato chip recall elevated to FDA’s highest risk level WSPA 7NEWS · 46d ago
- The FDA is warning that these popular potato chips may be deadly—so don't serve them at your July 4 BBQ Fast Company · 46d ago
- FDA Class I Alert issued as Utz recalls select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips nationwide Local 3 News · 46d ago
- Long-running recall on popular potato chips brands classified at FDA’s highest risk level New York Post · 46d ago
- Popular potato chips with salmonella warning sold in Missouri Springfield News-Leader · 46d ago
- Popular grocery snack sold at Kroger, Target recalled nationwide Chron · 46d ago
- FDA issues Class I recall of Zapp's and Dirty chips in 33 states over possible Salmonella contamination Yahoo · 46d ago
- Potato chip recall elevated to FDA’s highest risk level KTLA · 46d ago
- FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level KY3 · 46d ago
- FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level WMTV 15 NEWS · 46d ago
- Utz Potato Chip Recall Receives FDA’s Highest Risk Level Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination TODAY.com · 46d ago
- Utz potato chip recall reaches highest risk level for salmonella: FDA PIX11 · 46d ago
- Don't invite food poisoning to your BBQ. 2 potato chip brands recalled azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 46d ago
- FDA upgrades popular potato chip recall to highest risk over salmonella Fox Business · 46d ago
- Massive recall of 600,000 bags of popular chips sold nationwide because of Salmonella concerns Yahoo · 46d ago
- FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level KWQC · 46d ago
- Recalled Utz potato chips sold in NC upgraded to most serious risk level Charlotte Observer · 46d ago
- Popular Potato Chips Face FDA's Most Serious Recall: What to Know cnet.com · 46d ago
- Utz potato chips issued highest-level FDA recall over salmonella concerns NBC News · 46d ago
- FDA’s Highest-Risk Potato Chip Recall Arrives Just in Time for the 4th of July Gizmodo · 46d ago
- 650K bags of chips recalled at highest FDA level over salmonella The News Journal · 46d ago
- FDA upgrades potato chip recall to Class I over salmonella risk WESH · 46d ago
- Potato chip recall elevated to FDA’s highest risk level FOX21 News Colorado · 46d ago
- Potato chips recalled over salmonella fears. Where they were sold Detroit Free Press · 46d ago
- FDA upgrades Utz Zapp's and Dirty chip recall to Class I Yahoo · 46d ago
- Recall of popular potato chips upgraded to highest FDA risk over salmonella fears AL.com · 46d ago
- FDA issues most serious recall alert for potato chip brands over salmonella risk The Guardian · 46d ago
- Popular chip recall now highest FDA risk FOX 8 News · 46d ago
- Recall of popular potato chips classified under FDA's highest risk level Yahoo · 47d ago
- Popular chips given highest risk level over salmonella concerns MySA · 47d ago
The obvious questions
Which brands are affected by the recall?
According to Yahoo, the recall involves Utz Zapp's and Dirty chips.
What is the reason for the recall upgrade?
The recall was upgraded to the highest risk level due to salmonella concerns.
What FDA risk level has been assigned to this recall?
The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.
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