The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0866-2024·Announced 2024-02-21

Utz Wavy Originals Potato Chips recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Utz Wavy Originals Potato Chips (2.75 oz) distributed in New York may contain undeclared milk and could pose a risk to people with milk allergies.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall of undeclared allergen warrants minimum severity level 4 per rubric. Milk is a major food allergen; undeclared presence poses serious health risk to allergic consumers. No illnesses or injuries reported in source.

Plain-English summary

Utz Wavy Originals Potato Chips, Net WT. 2.75 oz (78g), UPC 0-41780-19014-7, are being recalled due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.

The recall affects 88 cases containing 1,232 individual bags distributed in New York. The affected product is identified by the code "May062024" and lot number "23363020302."

Milk is a major food allergen. Undeclared allergens pose a serious health risk to consumers with milk allergies or intolerances. People with milk allergies may experience allergic reactions ranging from mild to severe, including anaphylaxis.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy. Those who have purchased affected units should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. For more information, contact UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC, the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Utz Wavy Originals Potato Chips, Net WT. 2.75 oz (78g), UPC 0-41780-19014-7.
Manufacturer
UTZ QUALITY FOODS, LLC
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • o May062024 o 23363020302

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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