Ritz Crackers Being Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

A voluntary recall has been issued by Mondelez International for some of its Ritz Crackers products thanks to a potential Salmonella risk. The New Jersey-based company says 16 different varieties of Ritz Cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits products in the U.S. are being recalled. 

The product reportedly contains whey powder, which its supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of salmonella. 

No illnesses have been reported yet according to the company. 

The recalled products include:

  • Ritz Bits cheese (3 oz, 1.5 oz & 1 oz bags) affected dates: March 07, 2019 through April 13, 2019
  • Ritz Bits cheese (12 and 30 pack cartons) affected dates: March 3, 2019 through April 13, 2019
  • Ritz Bits cheese (3 oz Go Packs) affected dates: March 7, 2019 through April 12, 2019
  • Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches (10.8 oz, 1.35 oz) affected dates: January 14, 2019 through February 11, 2019
  • Ritz bacon cheese cracker sandwiches (10.8 oz, 1.35 oz) affected dates: February 5, 2019 through February 6, 2019
  • Ritz whole wheat cracker sandwiches with white cheddar cheese (10.8 oz, 1.35 oz) affected dates: February 4, 2019 through February 5, 2019
  • Ritz everything cracker sandwiches with cream cheese (10.8 oz, 1.35 oz) affected dates: February 6, 2019 through February 8, 2019
  • Mixed cookie cracker variety (40 and 20 packs) affected dates: February 1, 2019 through February 5, 2019

The company says there have not been any reports of illnesses in connection with the recalled products so far. Symptoms of salmonella include fever, nausea, vomiting,  and diarrhea. Serious and sometimes fatal infections can be found in the very young, elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. In rare circumstances, the organism can get into a person's bloodstream and produce more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. 

Customers who purchased any of the listed recalled products can return them at the place of purchase or by calling the company at 844-366-1171.

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