Mondelez Recalls Ritz Bitz Cookies Due to Potential Salmonella in Ingredient
Mondelez Global is recalling Ritz Bitz cookies because a whey powder ingredient may contain Salmonella. The recall covers products shipped to the U.S. and several international locations.
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 score of 3 (High) per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Mondelez Global LLC is recalling 20-ounce multi-packs of Ritz Bitz cookies. The recall is a precautionary measure taken after the company's supplier, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI), notified Mondelez of a voluntary recall of Whey Powder Sweet Type due to the potential presence of Salmonella. This whey powder is used as an ingredient in various Mondelez Global human food products.
The impacted products were shipped to consignees in the United States, 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.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and check with the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- 20Z NAB CKIES CLASSIC MULTI PK 4 20 Oz, Carton, 5 Ritz Bitz 1 Oz Pouches per box 4 boxes per case
- Manufacturer
- Mondelez Global Llc
- Category
- Food — Baked Goods
- Hazard
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 04100 7
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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