Salmonella Recall: Ritz Crackers Pulled In Colorado

COLORADO — 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.

"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. 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 said.

The full list of recalled products, "best by" dates and UPC codes can be found here. The products are sold at retail stores nationwide.

Lat week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a notice that Honey Smacks cereal, also recalled by Kellogg's for salmonella health risks, was still on the shelves in some retailers and should be avoided by consumers. About 100 illnesses have been reported across the country linked to Honey Smacks.

CDPHE also warned that Papa John’s Salads and Produce of Tolleson, AZ voluntarily recalled"Superfood Salads" sold in Colorado because of undeclared peanut allergens.

By Shannon Antinori, Patch National Staff

Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Get Patched In:

Stay up-to-date with Metro Denver news with Patch! There are many ways for you to connect and stay in touch: Newsletters and Email Newsletters and Email Alerts|Facebook