A Pennsylvania-based snack food manufacturer has pulled certain potato chip products from store shelves nationwide due to potential allergen contamination.
Utz Quality Foods, LLC, which operates as a division of Utz Brands, Inc., announced the voluntary withdrawal of select Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chip varieties from the U.S. market. The company’s Hanover, Pennsylvania headquarters made the decision after learning that a flavoring ingredient containing dried milk powder may not have been properly disclosed on product packaging.
The recall specifically targets limited varieties of both chip brands, though the company has not yet provided a complete list of affected products or lot numbers. Consumers with milk allergies or lactose sensitivities could face serious health risks if they consume the recalled items without knowing about the undeclared dairy ingredient.
Food safety officials typically recommend that anyone who has purchased potentially affected products should check their pantries and discard any matching items. Customers seeking refunds or additional information are advised to contact the manufacturer directly.
This type of allergen-related recall has become increasingly common in the food industry as manufacturers work to ensure accurate labeling and protect consumers with food sensitivities.
