Salmonella outbreaks linked to food products prompt recalls in US and Europe

Jul 2, 2026

Health authorities in the US and Europe are responding to salmonella risks in popular food products. In Europe, an outbreak of Salmonella Stanley linked to Ukrainian-manufactured flavored noodles has infected 106 people across 14 countries, hospitalizing 49. Meanwhile, the US Food and Drug Administration upgraded a voluntary recall of 650,000 bags of Utz's Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to its highest Class 1 designation due to potential salmonella contamination in a third-party seasoning ingredient.

Food product recalls and outbreaks in the US and Europe

▪European food safety and health officials reported a salmonella outbreak linked to flavored-noodle products involving 106 confirmed cases across 14 countries.
▪An estimated 650,000 bags of Utz potato chips with best-by dates ranging from July 27 to August 31, 2026, are affected by the recall.
▪Reeva Foods withdrew batches of instant noodles produced by Ukrainian manufacturer Euro Food Service following the detection of Salmonella Stanley in the Baltic market.
▪Manufacturer Utz Quality Foods issued a voluntary recall in May 2026 for varieties of its Zapp's and Dirty potato chips products.
▪At least 49 people required hospitalization due to the European flavored-noodle salmonella outbreak, with cases first reported in November 2025.

FDA Class 1 designation

▪The US Food and Drug Administration issues Class 1 designations when there is a reasonable probability that exposure to a product will cause serious health consequences or death.
▪The US Food and Drug Administration upgraded the recall of Utz's Zapp's and Dirty potato chips to a Class 1 designation, its most serious level.

Contaminated dry milk powder

▪Utz Quality Foods reported that no salmonella contamination has been found in its products and no illnesses have been reported in connection with the chips.
▪Utz Quality Foods initiated its voluntary recall due to the potential presence of salmonella in dry milk powder sourced from a third-party supplier.

Consumer compensation rights

▪Attorney Vineet Dubey stated that consumers can seek compensation for medical expenses and damages if a recalled product causes illness, injury, or financial loss.
▪Attorney Vineet Dubey emphasized that companies must maintain transparency and take full responsibility when consumer trust is at risk due to health-related recalls.

Salmonella infection symptoms

▪Salmonella bacteria account for approximately one in four diarrheal diseases globally, according to the World Health Organization.
▪Salmonella infections can be severe or life-threatening for young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
▪Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, with most individuals recovering within a week.