The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1783-2018·Announced 2018-08-08

Mondelez Recalls Ritz White Cheddar Crackers Due to Salmonella Risk

Mondelez Global is recalling Ritz Whole Wheat White Cheddar Crackers because an ingredient, whey powder, 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 meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mondelez Global LLC is recalling 4,004 cases of Ritz Whole Wheat White Cheddar Crackers. The product is packaged in 10.8-ounce trays, with 14 trays per case. The recall is a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of Salmonella in a whey powder ingredient supplied by Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI).

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 should check their pantries for the affected product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall is voluntary and precautionary.

The recalled product

Product
10.8Z RITZ WHLE WT WHTE CHDDR 14 (10 &15) 10.8 Oz per tray, Plastic sleeve in tray,14 trays per case
Affected units
4,004

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 04577 7 0 44000 04577 7

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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.

See all 13 products in this recall →