Mondelez Recalls Ritz Crackers on Salmonella Concern

By Annie Gasparro 

Mondelez International Inc. is recalling some Ritz crackers made with an ingredient that could have salmonella bacteria.

Mondelez said the supplier of whey powder for its crackers recalled the ingredients due to the potential presence of the bacteria.

There have been no complaints of illness reported to Mondelez in connection with the crackers, the company said. "The company is conducting this recall as a precaution," a statement said.

Salmonella causes symptoms like fever, diarrhea and vomiting. Most people recover, but it can be fatal in children, elderly people or those with weak immune systems.

The bacteria has been responsible for at least eight other multistate outbreaks of foodborne illnesses this year.

Last month, Kellogg Co. recalled 11 million of boxes of Honey Smacks cereal due to salmonella. The tainted cereal has been linked to illnesses in at least 100 people across the country, according to regulators.

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(END) Dow Jones Newswires

July 22, 2018 17:04 ET (21:04 GMT)

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