CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ritz Sandwich With Cheese Plastic sleeve recalled by Mondelez Global

Mondelez Global is recalling Ritz Sandwich With Cheese Plastic sleeve, distributed in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated on 21 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codes0 44000 00211 4

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1786-2018
FDA event ID: 80616
Recalling firm: Mondelez Global, East Hanover, NJ
Brand: Ritz
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Jul 2018
FDA classified: 13 Aug 2018
Reported: 8 Aug 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

21 Jul 2018	Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2018	Published in enforcement report	+18 days
13 Aug 2018	Classified by FDA	+5 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Mondelez Global received notification from a supplier, Associated Milk Producers, Inc. ( AMPI ), of a voluntary recall of Whey Powder Sweet Type as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The recalled whey powder is used as an ingredient in various Mondelez Global human food products.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

RITZ SANDWICH WITH CHEESE 1.35 Oz 1.35 Oz Plastic sleeve

Where it was distributed

The impacted products were shipped to Consignees in the U.S., including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands. They were also shipped to consignees in Anguilla, Antigua/Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Curacao, Guatemala, Jamaica, Panama, Philippines, St. Eustatius, St. Vincent, Suriname and Trinidad. Please see attached spreadsheets for number of Domestic Consigne

Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

0 44000 00211 4

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

12 other products · FDA event 80616

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 1z Ritz Bits Cheese recalled by Mondelez Global.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	1z Ritz Bits Cheese recalled by Mondelez Global	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	10.8Z Rtz Everything Crm Chse 14 (11 & per tray,14 trays recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	4/12Z Rbs Cheese Multi PK Carton recalled by Mondelez Global	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	45Z RBS Cheese SC MOD,(12 &, 120 Cartons per pallet recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Ritz Bits Cheese Big Bag 3z recalled by Mondelez GlobalRitz Bits	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	3Z Rits Bits Cheese GO Pak 12 ( 8 & Cups per tray recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	40Z Nab Classic Vpack SC Mod Carton 6 Ritz Bitz recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	10.8Z Ritz Sandwich With Cheese 14 (2 & per tray 14 trays recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Ritz Bits Cheese Big, Pouch Retail: Foodservice recalledRitz Bits	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	10.8Z Ritz Whle WT Whte Chddr 14 (10 &15) per tray,14 trays recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	20Z Nab Ckies Classic Multi PK 4, 5 Ritz Bitz Pouches per box recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	10.8Z Ritz Bacon And Cheese 14,(9 & per tray 14 trays recalled	Mondelez Global	Salmonella	PR

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