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Utz potato chips issued highest-level FDA recall over salmonella concerns

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The Food and Drug Administration has elevated its recall of Utz potato chips to its highest level over concerns of potential salmonella contamination, which can cause foodborne illness. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The FDA classified the recall of some of the company’s Dirty … Read more

IBM unveils technology for chips it says pack performance leap and use much less power

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IBM unveiled semiconductor technology Thursday that it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption. The technology developed by IBM isn’t ready for industrial use yet, but the Armonk, New York-based company said it “sees a path to production in as early as the next five years.” The … Read more

Intel shares leap after Trump says it’s working with Apple to make chips in the U.S.

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Intel shares jumped on Thursday after President Trump said on social media that the semiconductor giant will work with Apple to design and manufacture chips in the U.S. Intel’s stock rose $12.72, or 10.5%, to $133.82 shortly after trading opened on Thursday.  Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while Intel said … Read more

Lay’s and Doritos maker to raise prices on small bags of chips

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PepsiCo — the company behind snack and beverage brands including Pepsi, Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade and Quaker Oats — said it’s raising prices on some of its smaller chip bags just weeks after executives touted the success of earlier price cuts aimed at winning back cost-conscious shoppers. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more

Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk

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Utz Quality Foods is recalling some Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination from an ingredient. The seasoning includes dry milk powder that could contain the organism, according to a May 4 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young … Read more

Three men charged with illegally smuggling advanced AI chips into China

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Three people affiliated with server maker Supermicro were charged Thursday in connection with allegations they conspired to smuggle advanced Nvidia chips into China, in violation of U.S. export controls barring their sale to China without a license. The indictment from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York alleges that Wally Liaw, Steven … Read more