Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips recall: Undeclared milk allergen

Recall published 2+ years ago

Undeclared milk allergen

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
January 25, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Utz
Product type
Snacks
Distribution
New York
UPC codes
041780190147
Reports of harm
NO ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VOLUNTARY RECALL HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE.

Products covered by this recall

Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips

What the company announced

HANOVER, PA. (BUSINESS WIRE) – Utz Quality Foods, LLC., is issuing a voluntary recall for 88 cases of Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips due to an undeclared milk allergen. This recall was initiated after Utz learned that approximately 1200 single-serve bags contained Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips flavored with seasoning instead of plain Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The items subject to this voluntary recall were distributed to retail outlets only in New York State and primarily within New York City.

NO ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VOLUNTARY RECALL HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO DATE.

The items and related expiration dates being voluntarily recalled include:

  • Item Description: Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips · UPC: 0-41780-19014-7 · Expiration Date: May 06, 2024
  • Item Description: Bag Front · UPC: Bag Back · Expiration Date: Expiration Date Example
  • Item Description: See image below: The expiration date may be found in the upper right corner of the bag. · UPC: See image below: The UPC code may be found on the lower right-hand corner of the bag. · Expiration Date: See image below: The expiration date is noted as the month, day, and year. In this example, May 06, 2024.

No other Utz® products are being recalled at this time.

Consumers with a milk allergy should NOT eat the products subject to this voluntary recall. Consumers who purchased the recalled product may discard it and contact the Utz Customer Care team for a refund (Email: [email protected] , Phone: 1-800-367-7629 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time). Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers.

About Utz Quality Foods, LLC

Utz Quality Foods, LLC manufactures a diverse portfolio of savory snacks. For more information about Utz® or its products, please visit www.utzsnacks.com or call 1-800-FOR-SNAX.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 041780190147

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • May 06, 2024

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 2.75 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Utz — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the recalled product may discard it and contact the Utz Customer Care team for a refund (Email: [email protected] , Phone: 1-800-367-7629 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time).

Company contact: UTZ Quality Foods — Consumers: Utz Customer Care team, 1-800-367-7629, [email protected] — Media: Kevin J. Brick, 717-637-1759, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Utz snacks recalled?

Undeclared milk allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 041780190147; best-by date May 06, 2024. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased the recalled product may discard it and contact the Utz Customer Care team for a refund (Email: [email protected] , Phone: 1-800-367-7629 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time).

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York.

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