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FDA Food recall · Reported July 4, 2018

Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 17 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-41780-00383-6; Exp. Date Jun 16 18; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11.5 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-41780-00384-3; Exp date Jun 16 18; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; Weis Signature Collection; Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11 oz; Manufactured for Weis Markets, Sunbury, PA 17801; UPC: 0-41497-00426-3 E

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination o…

Recall #
F-1598-2018
Affected scope
92553 units
Initiated
May 2, 2018
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Utz Quality Food Inc recalled Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 17 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-4178… - a critical-severity action.

Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 17 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-4178… was recalled by Utz Quality Food Inc in July 4, 2018. Reason: Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, U…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1598-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Utz Quality Food Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, U….

Critical
severity level
93K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
July 4, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1598-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1598-2018) was formally reported on July 4, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 2, 2018. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Utz Quality Food Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hanover, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 92553 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination of undeclared milk allergen. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: AL AL AR AZ CT DC DE FL GA IL IN KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI SC TN TX VA VT WV. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

92553 units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 17 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-41780-00383-6; Exp. Date Jun 16 18; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11.5 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-41780-00384-3; Exp date Jun 16 18; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; Weis Signature Collection; Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11 oz; Manufactured for Weis Markets, Sunbury, PA 17801; UPC: 0-41497-00426-3 Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz White Corn Tortillas; Net Wt 17 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00385-0; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz White Corn Tortillas; Net Wt 11.5 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00387-4; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz Restaurant Style Tortillas; White Corn Tortilla Chips; 4-13 oz Bags; Net Weight 3 lb 4 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00388-1; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Sold in paperboard box.; Utz Tortilla White Round Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 4 lb; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00389-8, Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 9 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-01327-9; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Weis Signature Collection; Round White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11 oz; Manufactured for Weis Markets, Inc., Sunbury, PA; UPC: 0-41497-00425-6 Exp date Jun 16 18;

Reason for recall

Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination of undeclared milk allergen.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1598-2018
Date reported July 4, 2018
Date initiated May 2, 2018
Recalling firm Utz Quality Food Inc
Firm location Hanover, PA
Affected scope 92553 units
Distribution AL AL AR AZ CT DC DE FL GA IL IN KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI SC TN TX VA VT WV

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

92553 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 17 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-41780-00383-6; Exp. Date Jun 16 18; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; Utz Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11.5 oz; White Corn Tortilla Chips; UPC: 0-41780-00384-3; Exp date Jun 16 18; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; Weis Signature Collection; Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11 oz; Manufactured for Weis Markets, Sunbury, PA 17801; UPC: 0-41497-00426-3 Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz White Corn Tortillas; Net Wt 17 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00385-0; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz White Corn Tortillas; Net Wt 11.5 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00387-4; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz Restaurant Style Tortillas; White Corn Tortilla Chips; 4-13 oz Bags; Net Weight 3 lb 4 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00388-1; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Sold in paperboard box.; Utz Tortilla White Round Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 4 lb; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-00389-8, Exp date: JUN 16 18; Utz Organic White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 9 oz; UTZ Quality Foods, Inc., Hanover, PA 17331; UPC: 0-41780-01327-9; Exp date: JUN 16 18; Weis Signature Collection; Round White Corn Tortilla Chips; Net Wt 11 oz; Manufactured for Weis Markets, Inc., Sunbury, PA; UPC: 0-41497-00425-6 Exp date Jun 16 18;. Recalled by Utz Quality Food Inc. Units affected: 92553 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Utz Quality Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination of undeclared milk allergen.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 4, 2018. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1598-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AL AL AR AZ CT DC DE FL GA IL IN KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA RI SC TN TX VA VT WV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1598-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported July 4, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.