The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity: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.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.

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

Distributed in 1 state:

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