These famous potato chips may contain salmonella. What you need to know
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Nine varieties of salty snacks from a leading national manufacturer were recalled this week amid concerns over a risk of salmonella, according to the U.S.Food and Drug Administration.On Monday, Utz Quality Foods, a major American snack manufacturer based in Pennsylvania, announced a safety alert involving products sold under two of its brands: Zapp’s and Dirty.
The recalled potato chips were seasoned in a dry milk powder sourced from a California dairy cooperative that may contain salmonella, the FDA said in a statement.As a precaution, Utz is warning consumers about potential health risks linked to the products.The FDA said several seasoned batches had tested negative for salmonella.
No illnesses have been reported, the agency added.The powder was sourced from California Dairies Inc.Utz’s snacks are sold at retail stores nationwide, including Walmart and Target.
The FDA recommends shoppers avoid the following chips:Most of the recalled items are set to expire in August 2026.If you consumed these snacks in the past few days, the FDA recommends staying alert for possible symptoms.
Salmonella is a foodborne illness that can be fatal to young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, according to the National Institutes of Health.Symptoms may develop between 12 to 72 hours after infection, according to the FDA.
The FDA said that people with strong immune systems infected with salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.The illness can last four to seven days.In rare cases, the infection may produce more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis, the agency added.
If you contract salmonella, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.The CDC advises that consulting a doctor before taking ...