Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips Recall
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Utz Quality Foods, LLC is recalling 1.5oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 4, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Utz Quality Foods, LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of certain Zapp's kettle chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 1.5oz Zapp's Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips in Plastic Bag (UPC 83791272917). A total of 164640 bags are affected. The product was distributed to AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WI.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not consume the recalled product. Further details on returns or refunds are available through the recalling firm.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall addresses a potential health risk from Salmonella in food products distributed across multiple states.
Source
FDA recall number H-1112-2026. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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