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The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a popular potato chip recall to their highest risk level over salmonella concerns.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

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In May, Utz Quality Foods recalled five flavors of their Zapp\u2019s and Dirty branded chips because they may have been contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production.\u00a0<\/p>

Upgraded recall<\/h2>
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What we know:<\/p>

The FDA uses a three-tier system to categorize recalls based on potential health danger. Class II represents the lowest concern, covering products not expected to pose health risks. The highest level, Class I recalls, are issued when there is a reasonable probability that exposure to the product could lead to serious adverse health effects or death.\u00a0<\/p>

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Chip flavors recalled<\/h2>

In total, nine separate varieties were recalled. Utz Brand\u2019s recalled the following:\u00a0<\/p>