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FDA warns popular potato chips may be deadly amid recall

Consumers are urged to stop eating several recalled Zapp's and Dirty potato chip varieties and dispose of them immediately ©Image Credit: FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just upgraded a recall involving several popular potato chip varieties to its highest risk level. The warning is that the affected products could cause serious illness or even death.

The FDA bumps the risk up to its most serious level

The chips were originally recalled voluntarily by Utz Quality Foods in May. Now, the FDA has classified the recall as a Class I recall, the agency's most serious category. That designation means there's a reasonable probability that using or consuming the affected product could lead to serious health consequences or death. The concern centers on possible salmonella contamination.

For many healthy adults, Salmonella can cause symptoms like fever, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps. But for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, the infection can become much more serious and, in some cases, life-threatening. That is why the FDA treats potential salmonella contamination so seriously, even when no illnesses have been reported.

The chips affected

The recall includes multiple varieties of both Zapp's and Dirty potato chips, including Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Maui Onion, Big Cheezy, and Sour Cream and Onion. Several bag sizes are included, so it's worth checking the specific product if you've purchased any of these flavors recently.

Fortunately, there is a silver lining as Utz says it issued the recall out of an abundance of caution. According to the company, the seasoning batches connected to the recalled products actually tested negative before they were used. And so far, no illnesses have been linked to the recalled chips. Still, the FDA's upgraded classification reflects the potential severity if contaminated products were to reach consumers.

What you should do with your chip bags right now

So, if you have any of the recalled chips, don't eat them. You should throw them away immediately as recommended by the company. Customers with affected products can also contact Utz for a refund or additional information.

Source: Fox 21 News

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