Mondelez Global, the manufacturer of Ritz Crackers is issuing a nationwide Ritz Cracker recall due to salmonella. This recall affects 16 varieties of Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products across the United States.
About Salmonella
Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract. The bacteria usually live in animal and human intestines and shed through feces. Consuming contaminated water or food spreads the infection to humans. Symptoms including diarrhea and abdominal cramping last two to seven days. Diarrhea may last up to 10 days, however, it may take several months before bowels return to normal. However, salmonella can develop into typhoid fever. This is a deadly disease. About 300 people get typhoid fever in the United States each year. About 22 million cases of typhoid fever and 200,000 related deaths occur worldwide each year.
Nationwide Ritz Cracker Recall
Mondelez Global recalled certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and other Ritz Bits products after their supplier realized that the whey powder used in crackers’ seasoning tested positive for salmonella. The Centers for Disease Control has not received any illness reports yet. There are 16 varieties involved in the Ritz Cracker recall.
| Description | Retail UPC | Best When Used By Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ritz Bits Cheese Big Bag 3 oz |
0 44000 00677 8 | 07 MAR 19 Thru 13 APR 19 |
| Ritz Bits Cheese 1 oz |
0 44000 02025 5 | 07 MAR 19 Thru 13 APR 19 |
| Ritz Bits Cheese 12 Pack Carton |
0 44000 02032 3 | 08 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 |
| Ritz Bits Cheese 30 Pack Carton |
0 44000 01309 7 | 03 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 |
| Ritz Bits Cheese 1.5 oz |
0 44000 00929 8 | 03 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19 |
| Ritz Bits Cheese 3 oz Go Packs |
0 44000 03215 9 | 07 MAR 19 thru 12 APR 19 |
| 10.8 oz Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches | 0 44000 88211 2 | 14 JAN 19 thru 11 FEB 19 |
| 1.35 oz Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches | 0 44000 00211 4 | 14 JAN 19 thru 11 FEB 19 |
| 10.8 oz Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches With Cheese |
0 44000 04566 1 | 05 FEB 19 06 FEB 19 |
| 1.35 oz Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches With Cheese |
0 44000 04567 8 | 05 FEB 19 thru 06 FEB 19 |
| 10.8 oz Ritz Whole Wheat Cracker Sandwiches White Cheddar Cheese |
0 44000 04577 7 | 04 FEB 19 05 FEB 19 |
| 1.35 oz Ritz Whole Wheat Cracker Sandwiches With Cream Cheese |
0 44000 04580 7 | 06 FEB 19 07 FEB 19 08 FEB 19 |
| 1.35 oz Ritz Everything Cracker Sandwiches With Cream Cheese |
0 44000 04580 7 | 06 FEB 19 07 FEB 19 08 FEB 19 |
| Mixed Cookie Cracker Variety 20 Pack |
0 44000 04100 7 | 01 FEB 19 thru 04 FEB 19 |
| Mixed Cookie Cracker Variety 40 Pack |
0 44000 04221 0 | 31 JAN 19 thru 05 FEB 19 |
If Injured by the Ritz Crackers Recall
Food poisoning lawsuits play an important role in keeping food systems safe. These lawsuits hold negligent corporations accountable. Plus, it shows lawmakers that food safety is imperative. When outbreaks caused by bacteria or viruses injure people, most of the time it is from a manufacturer being negligent. The company is fully aware of their potentially dangerous practices and do not correct it. Thus, they endanger customers’ lives. Therefore, if you ate a contaminated Ritz Cracker, contact us today for your free no-obligation case review. Compensation could be available.