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FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dorothy Sedovic , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 2, 2026
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Key points The FDA has assigned a Class 1 classification to the recall, which is the agency's most severe warning level. Further details about the recall can be found through the FDA or local news sources, such as KOSA CBS7.
A major potato chip recall has been reclassified by the FDA to its highest level. This decision was made due to a potential risk of salmonella.
The recall affects Zapp's and Dirty potato chips. The FDA has assigned a Class 1 classification to the recall, which is the agency's most severe warning level.
Further details about the recall can be found through the FDA or local news sources, such as KOSA CBS7.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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What is this story about? A major potato chip recall has been reclassified by the FDA to its highest level. This decision was made due to a potential risk of salmonella. The recall affects Zapp's and Dirty potato chips. The…
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