​FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Products Containing FDA-Regulated Whey Powder That Has Been Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

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FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Products Containing FDA-Regulated Whey Powder That Has Been Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination


Congressional and Public Affairs
Mitch Adams (202) 720-9113
Press@fsis.usda.gov

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2018 ? The U.S. Department of Agriculture?s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that products may be contaminated with Salmonella from whey powder that has been recalled by the producer of the ingredient. FSIS is issuing this public health alert out of the utmost of caution to ensure that consumers are aware that these products, which bear the USDA mark of inspection, should not be consumed.

The whey powder is an FDA-regulated product that is being voluntarily recalled by the producer, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. (AMPI). Additional FSIS-regulated products containing the recalled whey powder may be added to this public health alert as more information becomes available.

The product currently subject to the public health alert is produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc., a Fayetteville, Ark. establishment and is listed below: [View Label (PDF only)]

15.25-oz. individual frozen microwavable dinners with ?HUNGRY MAN CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCED BONELESS CHICKEN WYNGZ? printed on the label and bearing a best buy date of 9/6/19.
The product bears establishment number ?EST. P138? or ?P-138? on the side of the carton. These products were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

The problem was discovered on July 17, 2018, when Pinnacle Foods, Inc. was notified by their supplier that the recalled whey powder ingredient was used in the ranch dressing seasoning supplied to the firm. The ranch dressing seasoning was incorporated into mashed potatoes and packaged as a component with a boneless chicken dinner.

Consumers with questions can contact Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care at 1-888-257-1057. Media with questions about the public health alert can contact Janice Monahan, Director of Communications for Pinnacle Foods, Inc., at 973-541-8620 or mediainquiries@pinnaclefoods.com.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating the contaminated product. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most people recover without treatment. In some persons, however, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. Older adults, infants, and persons with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop a severe illness. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact their health care provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers? freezers Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

Last Modified Jul 20, 2018

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/newsroom/news-releases-statements-transcripts/news-release-archives-by-year/archive/2018/pha-07202018-1

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Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits Product in the U.S., including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Possible Health Risk

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2018
Contact
Consumers

1-844-366 -1171
Media

Laurie Guzzinati
news@mdlz.com
847-943-5678

Announcement


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Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall in the United States, including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands, of certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits product. These products contain whey powder as an ingredient, which the whey powder supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

Salmonella is a microorganism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

This recall is limited exclusively to the products listed in the grid below, available at retail stores nationwide. No other Mondelēz Global LLC product is included in this recall.

RITZ BITS CHEESE BIG BAG 3 OZ	0 44000 00677 8	07 MAR 19 Thru 13 APR 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
RITZ BITS CHEESE 1 OZ	0 44000 02025 5	07 MAR 19 Thru 13 APR 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
RITZ BITS CHEESE 12 PACK CARTON	0 44000 02032 3	08 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
RITZ BITS CHEESE 30 PACK CARTON	0 44000 01309 7	03 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
RITZ BITS CHEESE 1.5 OZ	0 44000 00929 8	03 MAR 19 thru 13 APR 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
RITZ BITS CHEESE 3 OZ GO PACKS	0 44000 03215 9	07 MAR 19 thru 12 APR 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
10.8 OZ RITZ CHEESE CRACKER SANDWICHES	0 44000 88211 2	14 JAN 19 thru 11 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
1.35 OZ RITZ CHEESE CRACKER SANDWICHES	0 44000 00211 4	14 JAN 19 thru 11 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
10.8 OZ RITZ BACON CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CHEESE	0 44000 04566 1	05 FEB 19 06 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
1.35 OZ RITZ BACON CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CHEESE	0 44000 04567 8	05 FEB 19 thru 06 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
10.8 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE	0 44000 04577 7	04 FEB 19 05 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
1.35 OZ RITZ WHOLE WHEAT CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE	0 44000 04580 7	06 FEB 19 07 FEB 19 08 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
1.35 OZ RITZ EVERYTHING CRACKER SANDWICHES WITH CREAM CHEESE	0 44000 04580 7	06 FEB 19 07 FEB 19 08 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
MIXED COOKIE CRACKER VARIETY 20 PACK	0 44000 04100 7	01 FEB 19 thru 04 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW
MIXED COOKIE CRACKER VARIETY 40 PACK	0 44000 04221 0	31 JAN 19 thru 05 FEB 19	SEE IMAGE BELOW

There have been no complaints of illness reported to Mondelēz Global to date in connection with these products. The company is conducting this recall as a precaution, based on the ingredient supplier?s recall.
Consumers who have these products should not eat them, and should discard any products they may have. Consumers can contact the company at 1-844-366 -1171, 24 hours a day to get more information about the recall, and Consumer Relations specialists are available Monday-Friday, 9am to 6pm EST.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Mrs. Freshley?s and Other Brands of Swiss Rolls and Captain John Derst?s Old Fashioned Bread

For Immediate Release
July 23, 2018
Contact
Consumers

Flowers? Consumer Relations Center
1-866-245-8921
Media

Paul Baltzer
(229) 227-2380

Announcement


As a precautionary measure, Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling Swiss Rolls sold under the brand names Mrs. Freshley?s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker?s Treat, Market Square, and Great Value, distributed nationwide, and Captain John Derst?s Old Fashioned Bread distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, due to the potential presence of Salmonella in an ingredient, whey powder. The ingredient recall was initiated by a third-party whey powder manufacturer and supplier. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for list of UPC #s and ?best by? dates.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled products are:

Mrs. Freshley?s ? 4 ct./7.2 oz.	072250011907	10/09/18 through 10/19/18 309 8187 A 75 D 309 8187 B 75 D 309 8190 C 75 D 309 8194 B 75 D 309 8194 C 75 D
Mrs. Freshley?s ? 6 ct./12 oz.	072250903233	10/14/18 309 8194 B 75 D
Food Lion ? 6 ct./13 oz.	035826092779	10/16/18
H-E-B ? 6 ct./12 oz.	041220296583	09/19/18
Baker?s Treat ? 6 ct./13 oz.	041498188382	09/21/18 through 09/28/18
Market Square ? 6 ct./12 oz.	087381760556	309 8194 B
Great Value ? 6 ct./13 oz.	078742147550	Sep 17 2018 Through Sep 25 2018 309 8191 B
Captain John Derst?s Old Fashioned Bread	071316001180	07/16/18 through 7/28/18

Consumers should not consume these products.
Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers? Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.

https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm614378.htm

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July 23, 2018

FOR CONSUMERS IN THE UNITED STATES:

Announcing a Voluntary Recall of Four Varieties of Goldfish? Crackers

Pepperidge Farm has been notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that whey powder in a seasoning that is applied to four varieties of crackers has been the subject of a recall by the whey powder manufacturer due to the potential presence of Salmonella. Pepperidge Farm initiated an investigation and, out of an abundance of caution, is voluntarily recalling four varieties of Goldfish crackers. The products were distributed throughout the United States. No illnesses have been reported. No other Pepperidge Farm products in the U.S. are subject to this recall.

The following four varieties with the indicated codes are subject to this recall:

• Flavor Blasted? Xtra Cheddar
• Flavor Blasted? Sour Cream & Onion
• Goldfish? Baked with Whole Grain Xtra Cheddar
• Goldfish? Mix Xtra Cheddar + Pretzel

Different packaging options are included in this recall. Consumers are encouraged to read the chart located here for more information.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. Recalled product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.

You may also click here for reimbursement if you have the product, sell by date and package code listed in the chart provided.
Consumers with questions may call Customer Service at 800-679-1791, 24 hours a day, for more information. Our Customer Service specialists are available M – F 9AM – 7PM EST.

https://www.pepperidgefarm.com/GoldfishUpdate/

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FDA Statement
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on voluntary recalls of Ritz, Goldfish and other products issued out of an abundance of caution

For Immediate Release
July 24, 2018

Statement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with Mondelēz International, Inc., Pepperidge Farm Inc. and Flowers Foods, Inc. to initiate voluntarily recalls of certain products due to a potential risk that one of the ingredients may have been contaminated with Salmonella. Recalled foods include a variety of Mondelēz’s Ritz cheese sandwiches and Ritz Bits cheese products, certain Pepperidge Farm’s Goldfish, and Flowers Foods’ Swiss Rolls sold under various brand names. Additional information about each specific recall is available on our website. We recommend people discard or return any recalled product to the store where it was purchased.

There is no evidence at this time that anyone was sickened from one of these products, or that these products are contaminated.
These recalls are being initiated because of a potential risk, and out of an abundance of caution. We are investigating this potential risk and closely monitoring whether there are any reported cases of food related illness associated with any of these products.

We believe these products may contain a common whey ingredient supplied by Associated Milk Producers Inc., that may have been contaminated with Salmonella. As there are likely other food products made by other manufacturers that also use this common ingredient, there may be other recalls initiated in the coming days. We are also aware that our partners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working with Pinnacle Foods Inc. on a public health alert regarding certain Hungry Man products that may also contain this ingredient.

It’s early in our investigation, and to date there have been no cases of illnesses associated with any of these recalled products. I want to reinforce that, at this time, this is a cautionary step and we appreciate that these companies are taking these measures.
Our staff is actively engaged in this investigation and we take this very seriously. We know that these are products that are widely eaten by consumers, including children. That’s, in part, why we are taking steps to intervene early on this potential risk, and why we will be communicating regularly with the public to provide information and updates on this issue.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

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