FDA Warning on Ritz Crackers

Below is a product warning that I received on July 23, 2018 from FDA about Ritz Crackers.

Mondelez Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits Product in the U.S., including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Possible Health Risk
 EAST HANOVER, NJ - July 21, 2018 - Mondelez Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall in the United States, including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands, of certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits product.  These products contain 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. 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.  This recall is limited exclusively to the products listed in the grid below, available at retail stores nationwide.  No other Mondelez Global LLC product is included in this recall.
The following Product are included in the recall, followed by their UPC Number, and Use by Date:
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 BITZ CHEESE 3 OZ GO PACKS
0 44000 03215 9
07 MAR 19 thru 12 APR 19
       
        
10.8OZ 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
06 FEB 19
 
10.8 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE
0 44000 04577 7
04 FEB 19
05 FEB 19

1.35 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE
0 44000 04578 4
04 FEB 19
05 FEB 19

10.8 OZ RITZ EVERYTHING CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE
0 44000 04579 1
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

Below this FDA update was sent to me on July 23, 2018. As someone who eats Ritz Crackers, I am concerned about their safety and wanted to let others know about this warning.

31 JAN 19 thru 05 FEB 19
There have been no complaints of illness reported to Mondelez Global to date in connection with these products.  The company is conducting this recall as a precaution, based on the ingredient supplier's recall.   Consumers who have these products should not eat them, and should 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, 9am to 6pm EST.  This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 
Contact: Laurie Guzzinati  847-943-5678  news@mdlz.com