COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
Utz Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips in Metro New York Area
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Recall Reason DescriptionUndeclared milk allergen
- Company Name:
- UTZ Quality Foods
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Brand Name(s)UTZ
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Product DescriptionUtz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips
Company Announcement
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 | UPC | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips | 0-41780-19014-7 | May 06, 2024 |
| Bag Front | Bag Back | Expiration Date Example |
| See image below: The expiration date may be found in the upper right corner of the bag. |
See image below: The UPC code may be found on the lower right-hand corner of the bag. |
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: customerservice@utzsnacks.com, 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.
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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.
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- Utz Customer Care team
- 1-800-367-7629
- customerservice@utzsnacks.com
- Media:
- Kevin J. Brick
- 717-637-1759
- kbrick@utzsnacks.com
