Mondelez Recalls Ritz Sandwiches Due to Potential Salmonella in Ingredient
Mondelez Global is recalling Ritz Sandwiches with Cheese because a supplier's whey powder ingredient may contain Salmonella.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Mondelez Global LLC is recalling 10.8 oz Ritz Sandwiches with Cheese. The recall is a precautionary measure triggered by a notification from supplier Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI) regarding a voluntary recall of Whey Powder Sweet Type. The whey powder is used as an ingredient in the affected sandwiches and may potentially contain Salmonella.
The impacted products were shipped to consignees in the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Distribution also included consignees in Anguilla, Antigua/Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Curacao, Guatemala, Jamaica, Panama, Philippines, St. Eustatius, St. Vincent, Suriname, and Trinidad. The total quantity involved is 26,161 cases.
Consumers should check their pantries for the affected product. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures generally advise removing the product from the home.
The recalled product
- Product
- 10.8Z RITZ SANDWICH WITH CHEESE 14 (2 & 13) 10.8 Oz per tray, Plastic sleeve in tray 14 trays per case
- Manufacturer
- Mondelez Global Llc
- Category
- Food — Sandwiches
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 26,161
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- 0 44000 88211 2 0 44000 00211 4
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 13 recalled by Mondelez Global Llc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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