Mondelēz Global LLC announced a voluntary recall in the United States, Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands, of certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits product. For a full list of affected products please visit: https://t.co/q5CvZN9VTb — Ritz crackers (@Ritzcrackers) July 21, 2018 RITZ BITS CHEESE BIG BAG 3 OZ Best used by MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 RITZ BITS CHEESE 1 OZ Best used by 07 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 RITZ BITS CHEESE 12 PACK CARTON Best used by 08 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 RITZ BITS CHEESE 30 PACK CARTON Best used by 03 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 RITZ BITS CHEESE 1.5 OZ Best used by 03 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 RITZ BITZ CHEESE 3 OZ GO PACKS Best used by 07 MAR 19 thru 12 APR 19 10.8 OZ RITZ CHEESE CRACKER SANDWICHES Best used by 14 JAN 19 thru 11 FEB 19 1.35 OZ RITZ CHEESE CRACKER SANDWICHES Best used by 14 JAN 19 thru 11 FEB 19 10.8 OZ RITZ BACON CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CHEESE Best used by 05 FEB 19 06 FEB 19 1.35 OZ RITZ BACON CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CHEESE Best used by 05 FEB 19 06 FEB 19 10.8 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE Best used by 04 FEB 19 05 FEB 19 1.35 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE Best used by 04 FEB 19 05 FEB 19 10.8 OZ RITZ EVERYTHING CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE Best used by 06 FEB 19 07 FEB 19 08 FEB 19 1.35 OZ RITZ EVERYTHING CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE Best used by 06 FEB 19 07 FEB 19 08 FEB 19 MIXED COOKIE CRACKER VARIETY 20 PACK Best used by 7 01 FEB 19 thru 04 FEB 19 MIXED COOKIE CRACKER VARIETY 40 PACK Best used by 31 JAN 19 thru 05 FEB 19 Ritz Crackers is recalling some of its products because of salmonella concerns.Mondelez International announced a voluntary recall for products with whey powder as an ingredient, which the whey powder supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of salmonella.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.People infected by salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.The recall includes the following products:There have been no complaints of illness reported to Mondelez International to date in connection with these products.The company is conducting this recall as a precaution, based on the ingredient supplier's recall.<doc-sep>What to do when food is recalled Story highlights Whey powder is used to modify texture in foods Recalled foods include varieties of Pepperidge Farm Goldfish and Ritz crackers (CNN) — The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert Friday for foods that contain whey powder. Whey powder is an ingredient regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used in a number of foods. According to a 2017 study, whey powder is used to modify texture, thicken foods, gel foods and to enhance solubility and transportability of foods. “The whey powder is an FDA-regulated product that is being voluntarily recalled by the producer, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI). Additional FSIS-regulated products containing the recalled whey powder may be added to this public health alert as more information becomes available,” FSIS said in announcing the recall. Thursday, the Minnesota-based company announced the recall of 50-pound and 25-kilogram bags of dry whey powder produced at its Blair, Wisconsin, plant between May 1 and 5, May 24 and 29, June 2 and 5 and June 7 and 14. “AMPI dry whey powder is not sold directly to consumers, but is used as an ingredient in a number of foods,” the company said. “It is sold directly to manufacturers and also distributed by brokers. A limited amount was sold for animal feed.” The company said the precautionary recall was prompted by a positive test for salmonella during routine tests, although no products that were shipped to the marketplace tested positive for the bacteria. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the positive test result. Symptoms of salmonella begin 12 to 72 hours after a person is infected and include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramping. This can last about four to seven days, and most individuals recover without treatment. However, those who develop severe diarrhea may need to be hospitalized. Those who are very young, who are very old or who have compromised immune systems are most at risk for complications and severe cases of illness. No illnesses have been reported so far due to these recalls but consumers should not eat any of the recalled foods because they could make you sick. All products that list whey powder as an ingredient on the packaging are not at risk. Here’s a list of recalls due to whey powder: Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Four types of Goldfish crackers include seasoning with whey powder Pepperidge Farm issued a recall for four varieties of its Goldfish crackers that were distributed nationwide. The recalled crackers include Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion, Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel. Whey powder is an ingredient in a seasoning “applied to” these items, according to the company. Ritz crackers Geri Lavrov/Moment Editorial/Getty Images Ritz bits cheese crackers Mondelēz Global LLC recalled certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and other Ritz Bits products because they contain whey powder that has been recalled for possible salmonella contamination. The products are available nationwide. The voluntary recall is a precaution, as no complaints of illness have been reported, the company said. The recalled product list includes Ritz Bits cheese cracker sandwiches and mixed cookie and cracker variety packs. Swiss rolls Flowers Foods recalled Swiss rolls because they may be contaminated with salmonella. The ingredient whey powder was recalled for possible contamination. There have been no reports of illness from Swiss rolls, according to the company. Follow CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter See the latest news and share your comments with CNN Health on Facebook and Twitter. Swiss rolls sold nationwide under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value have been recalled. Captain John Derst’s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina have also been recalled, the company said. Hungry Man Chipotle BBQ Sauced Boneless Chicken Wyngz USDA Ranch dressing used as a seasoning in these meals contains recalled whey powder Pinnacle Foods, Inc recalled 15.25 oz Hungry Man Chipotle BBQ Sauced Boneless Chicken Wyngz with a best buy date of 9/6/19. The recalled frozen microwavable dinners have the establishment number “EST. P138” or “P-138” on the package. They were shipped to retailers in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The recall is due to whey powder used in ranch dressing that is a seasoning in the mashed potatoes and with the boneless chicken that are part of the meals. CNN’s Ashley Strickland contributed to this story<doc-sep>Health & Fitness 3 Foods Recalled In NY After Being Linked To Salmonella Here are three foods you should clear from your kitchen now. They've been linked to sickness. Reply NEW YORK, NY – Another day, another recall. You might be finding it hard to keep track of the various recalls issued lately due to food-borne illnesses. Poultry, cereal, crackers — all of these items have been recalled in New York due to outbreaks of diseases, including salmonella. Here's a look at some of the most prominent active recalls or outbreaks in the state. If you have these items in your fridge or pantry, you should check the label and toss accordingly. RITZ CRACKERS Mondelez International announced a voluntary recall of certain Ritz cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits products, citing salmonella fears. Sixteen different products are recalled in the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Affected products include Ritz Bits Cheese Cracker Sandwiches in various packaging, Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches with Cheese Filling, Ritz Everything Crackers and Mixed Cookie Cracker variety packs. Mondelez said the culprit is whey powder used in the products. The whey powder's supplier has recalled it due to the potential presence of salmonella. Click here for more information on this recall. HONEY SMACKS All Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled due to salmonella. The recall was first announced in June, and a dire warning was issued again in July, when the CDC tweeted: "Do not eat this cereal." The outbreak has now sickened 100 people in 33 states, according to CDC data. The most infections have so far been reported in New York, where 11 people have fallen ill, and Pennsylvania, where eight have. Four cases have been reported in New Jersey.<doc-sep>Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel CHICAGO (WLS) -- Pepperidge Farm announced a voluntary recall of four varieties of its popular Goldfish snacks.The company said in a statement on its website that it was notified by an ingredient supplier that a whey powder in a seasoning for the crackers has been the subject of a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella. Out of an abundance of caution, the company said, it is voluntarily recalling the four types of Goldfish crackers that contain this seasoning.The four affected varieties are:Pepperidge Farm created a chart with the affected products' universal product codes and sell by dates to help consumers determine whether they have the potentially contaminated crackers.The company said consumers who have purchased these products shouldn't eat them. Instead, throw them away or return to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers can also apply for reimbursement on Pepperidge Farms' website.<doc-sep>
Community Corner Potentially Bad Whey Leads To Food Recalls, Including In Texas Flower Foods Inc.​ recalled its Swiss rolls desserts while Mondelez International​ pulls 16 Ritz products over Salmonella fears. Reply AUSTIN, TX — Georgia-based Flower Foods Inc. recalled its Swiss rolls desserts from stores nationwide — some of which are sold at HEB stores — over whey-based Salmonella concerns. In a separate recall, New Jersey-based Mondelez International announced a voluntary recall of certain Ritz cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits products, citing similar Salmonella fears. All told, 16 Ritz cracker products are recalled in the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Affected products include Ritz Bits Cheese Cracker Sandwiches in various packaging, Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches with Cheese Filling, Ritz Everything Crackers and Mixed Cookie Cracker variety packs. The full list of recalled products, "best by" dates and UPC codes can be found here. The products are sold at retail stores nationwide, including Texas. Elsewhere, frozen dinners have been recalled over the same whey concerns. "The whey powder is an FDA-regulated product that is being voluntarily recalled by the producer, Associated Milk Producers Inc.," officials wrote in the FSIS health alert related to certain Hungry Man frozen dinners recalled in other states outside of Texas. "Additional FSIS-regulated products containing the recalled whey powder may be added to this public health alert as more information becomes available." No illnesses have been reported connected to the affected products. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, officials said. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), 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 (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Mondelez International officials urge consumers who have their affected products should not eat them, but discard any products they may have. Consumers can contact the company at 1-844-366 -1171, 24 hours a day to get more information about the recall, and Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. For their part, Flower Foods Inc. officials urged consumers who may have purchased their affected products to discard them or return the items to the point of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers' Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers. Detailed information on the affected Swiss rolls products made by Flower Foods follows: