Mondelēz Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Ritz Products

EAST HANOVER, N.J. — Mondelēz Global LLC is voluntarily recalling certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products.

These products contain whey powder as an ingredient, which the whey powder supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The recall is in effect for the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Salmonella is a microorganism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Those infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

The recall is limited exclusively to the list of products here. No other Mondelēz Global products are included in this recall, according to the company.

The company added that there have been no complaints of illness reported to Mondelēz Global to date in connection with these products. The company is conducting this recall as a precaution, based on the ingredient supplier's recall.

Mondelēz Global advises consumers who have these products should not eat them, and should discard any products they may have. Consumers can contact the company 24 hours a day at 844-366-1171 to get more information about the recall, and consumer relations specialists are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.