Pepperidge Farm (Goldfish) and Mondelez International (Ritz) are voluntarily recalling a variety of crackers because of possible salmonella contamination in the whey powder used in seasoning.

Here is a list of the crackers that could be affected:

GOLDFISH BRANDS:

FLAVOR BLASTED XTRA CHEDDAR
FLAVOR BLASTED SOUR CREAM & ONION
GOLDFISH BAKED WITH WHOLE GRAIN XTRA CHEDDAR
GOLDFISH MIX XTRA CHEDDAR + PRETZEL

The products can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers can call customer service at 800-679-1791.

RITZ BRANDS:

RITZ BITS CHEESE BIG BAG 3 OZ.
RITZ BITS CHEESE 1 OZ.
RITZ BITS CHEESE 12 PACK CARTON
RITZ BITS CHEESE 30 PACK CARTON
RITZ BITS CHEESE 1.5 OZ.
RITZ BITZ CHEESE 3 OZ. GO PACKS
10.8 OZ. RITZ CHEESE CRACKER SANDWICHES
1.35 OZ. RITZ CHEESE CRACKER SANDWICHES
10.8 OZ. RITZ BACON CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CHEESE
1.35 OZ. RITZ BACON CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CHEESE
10.8 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE
1.35 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE
10.8 OZ RITZ EVERYTHING CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE
1.35 OZ RITZ EVERYTHING CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE
MIXED COOKIE CRACKER VARIETY 20 PACK
MIXED COOKIE CRACKER VARIETY 40 PACK

Symptoms of salmonella include fever, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the young, elderly or those with weakened immune systems.

Our family loves both both types of crackers!  I will be heading home to check the cabinets this afternoon!

 

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