A warning has been issued for several popular Ritz snack products over fears of salmonella contamination. On July 21, Mondelez International voluntarily recalled 16 Ritz products [1] in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The food and beverage company became concerned after the whey powder used in Ritz products may have been contaminated.
Fortunately, at press time, no one has reported any illnesses related to the recalled snacks. Regardless, customers are still being advised to toss any affected products immediately. If anyone in your family has consumed any of these products, common symptoms of salmonella [2] to look out for include fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
The products affected are as follows:
- Ritz Bits Cheese Big Bag
- Ritz Bits Cheese 1 Oz.
- Ritz Bits Cheese 12-Pack Carton
- Ritz Bits Cheese 30-Pack Carton
- Ritz Bits Cheese 1.5 Oz.
- Ritz Bitz Cheese 3 Oz. Go Packs
- 10.8 Oz. Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches
- 1.35 Oz. Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches
- 10.8 Oz. Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches With Cheese
- 1.35 Oz. Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches With Cheese
- 10.8 Oz. Ritz Whole Wheat Cracker Sandwiches With White Cheddar Cheese
- 1.35 Oz. Ritz Whole Wheat Cracker Sandwiches With White Cheddar Cheese
- 10.8 Oz. Ritz Everything Cracker Sandwiches With Cream Cheese
- 1.35 Oz. Ritz Everything Cracker Sandwiches With Cream Cheese
- Mixed Cookie Cracker Variety 20-Pack
- Mixed Cookie Cracker Variety 40-Pack