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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1753-2018/FDA enforcement
Utz Quality Food INC·Food·Jul 14, 2018

Utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips, NET WT 2.875 OZ, Utz Quality Foods, Llv, Hanover, Pa…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Utz¿ Quality Foods, LLC., is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of Utz¿ Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips due to undeclared soy allergen.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, CO, CT +27 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameUtz Quality Food INC
Recalling firmUtz Quality Food INCHanover, PA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41780 00153 50 41780 00049 1
Lot / date codes
  • Utz 2.875 oz., UPC: 0-41780-00153-5, Exp date range: October 6th to October 20th. Utz 7.5 oz., UPC: 0-41780-00049-1, EXp date range: August 18th to October 27th.
Distribution area
ALARCOCTDCDEFLGAILINKYLAMAMDMEMSNCNENHNJNYOHPARISCTNTXUTVAVTWV

AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WV

United States

Quantity affected96, 278 total bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 15, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1753-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Utz Quality Food INC initiated this food recall on July 14, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Utz¿ Quality Foods, LLC., is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of Utz¿ Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips due to undeclared soy allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, AR, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Utz¿ Quality Foods, LLC., is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of Utz¿ Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips due to undeclared soy allergen.

Utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips, NET WT 2.875 OZ, Utz Quality Foods, Llv, Hanover, Pa… was made or distributed by Utz Quality Food INC in Hanover, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1753-2018, dated August 15, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips, NET WT 2.875 OZ, Utz Quality Foods, Llv, Hanover, Pa… recall?

Utz Quality Food INC recalled Utz Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips, NET WT 2.875 OZ, Utz Quality Foods, Llv, Hanover, Pa… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1753-2018. Utz¿ Quality Foods, LLC., is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of Utz¿ Carolina Style Barbeque Potato Chips due to undeclared soy allergen.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Utz Quality Food INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1753-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.