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Potato chip recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level over salmonella concerns
By Holly Lehren at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of more than 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to its highest warning level over potential salmonella contamination.The Class I recall means there is a reasonable chance that consuming the products could cause serious illness...
Key takeaway Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of more than 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to its highest warning level over potential salmonella contamination.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of more than 650,000 bags of Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to its highest warning level over potential salmonella contamination.The Class I recall means there is a reasonable chance that consuming the products could cause serious illness...
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