Ritz and Goldfish cookies withdrawn from sale due to risk of salmonella

Mondelēz Global has recalled 16 different types of Ritz crackers due to possible consumer health risks associated with one ingredient: whey powder. For the same reason, Pepperidge Farm is withdrawing four varieties of Goldfish Crackers from sale. The serum may be contaminated with the dangerous bacterium Salmonella, which can cause a serious infectious disease that can be fatal.

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Snack maker Mondelēz Global has announced that it is recalling certain types of Ritz sandwich crackers and Ritz Bits products that were sold in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. At the moment, the cases are not reported, writes Buzz Feed.

Recalled 16 products include Ritz crackers with bacon flavor, whole-grain wheat crackers and cream cheese crackers, and Ritz Bits (small cheese-filled crackers sandwiches) and various assorted biscuit packs containing these crackers along with other products. same manufacturer. The “best when used by” dates on potentially contaminated products are between January and March of the 2019 year.

Here you will find full list of recalled products Ritz. The seizure does not apply to Ritz Crackers packed as cheese sandwich crackers.

If you bought such a product, the company asks you not to eat it. Mondelēz also asks consumers to call: 1-844-366-1171 if they want to complain about products or learn more about recalled shipments.

As the CBS NewsThe Goldfish retirement product includes Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar, Flavor Blasted Sour Cream & Onion, Goldfish Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar, and Goldfish Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel. The company has published list of withdrawn products with barcodes on your site. Other items from Pepperidge Farm have not been withdrawn. You can return the purchased products to the place of purchase and receive cash compensation, as well as call customer support at: 800-679-1791.

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What is dangerous salmonellosis?

The salmonella bacterium is a common cause of food poisoning in the United States, causing about 1,2 million reported infections per year, 23 hospitalizations and 000 deaths annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bacterium is most often found in raw or undercooked poultry, eggs, meat, and processed foods containing these ingredients, and is transmitted from contaminated surfaces, cooking utensils, and unwashed hands.

Symptoms include diarrhea, sometimes with blood, abdominal cramps and pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. As a rule, they begin after 12-72 hours after infection. The illness lasts about a week. The majority is recovering, but medical assistance and a special regimen facilitate the course of the disease. Some people require inpatient medical care and antibiotics, since salmonellosis can lead to fatal complications. Particularly at risk are children, the elderly, those who have a weakened immune system or have chronic diseases.

Yesterday we wrote about what foods most often cause outbreaks of food poisoning in the US - please note that episodes of illness still continue, so it is better to abstain from such food.

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