CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips recalled

Utz Quality Foods is recalling Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, distributed in 34 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes83791272924, 83791272931
Quantity recalled179837 Bags

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1113-2026
FDA event ID
98864
Recalling firm
Utz Quality Foods, Hanover, PA
Brand
Zapp's
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
28 Apr 2026
FDA classified
24 Jun 2026
Reported
1 Jul 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

28 Apr 2026Recall initiated by company
24 Jun 2026Classified by FDA+57 days
1 Jul 2026Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential presence of Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

2.5oz , 8oz , Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, Plastic Bag.

Where it was distributed

The recalled product was distributed to the following states. 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,WI

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Questions about this recall

Is Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips recalled?

Yes. Utz Quality Foods recalled Zapp's Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips on 28 Apr 2026. The recall is Class I and its status is Ongoing. Recall number H-1113-2026.

Why was it recalled?

Potential presence of Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

83791272924, 83791272931

Where was it sold?

The recalled product was distributed to the following states. 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,WI

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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