Ritz crackers recalled over potential salmonella risk

16 varieties of its products were voluntarily called back

(AP)

The manufacturers of Ritz crackers - first introduced in 1934 - has announced it is recalling some of its products over a potential risk of salmonella.

Mondelez Global said it was voluntarily calling back 16 versions of its Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products in the US.

The Hanover, New Jersey-based company said the products contained whey powder, which its supplier had recalled due to the potential presence of salmonella.

The Associated Press said Mondelez said no illnesses had been reported yet. Symptoms of salmonella include fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the young, elderly or those with weakened immune systems, it said.

The company said that consumers who have these products should not eat them, and should discard them. Any questions should be directed to the company at 1-844-366-1171.

The recall affects Ritz Bits Cheese, Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches with Cheese, Ritz Whole Wheat Cracker Sandwiches with White Cheddar Cheese, Ritz Everything Cracker Sandwiches with Cream Cheese, and Mixed Cookie variety.

The products have expiration dates of January 14 2019 to April 13 2019.