3 Foods Linked To MD Salmonella Outbreak

MARYLAND — Another day, another recall. You might be finding it hard to keep track of the various recalls issued lately due to food-borne illnesses. Cereal and crackers are among the items that have been recalled in Maryland lately due to outbreaks of diseases, including salmonella.

Here's a look at some of the most prominent active recalls or outbreaks in Maryland. If you have these items in your fridge or pantry, you should check the label and toss accordingly.

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, according to the company.

Pepperidge Farm initiated an investigation and, "out of an abundance of caution," is voluntarily recalling four varieties of Goldfish crackers, according to the company.

(Get Patched In: Subscribe to free daily email, news alerts, Facebook fun and more from Patch)

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.

Questions? Call Customer Service at 800-679-1791 for more information, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

RITZ CRACKERS

Mondelez International announced a voluntary recall of certain Ritz cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits products, citing salmonella fears. Sixteen different products are recalled in the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Affected products include Ritz Bits Cheese Cracker Sandwiches in various packaging, Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, Ritz Bacon Cracker Sandwiches with Cheese Filling, Ritz Everything Crackers and Mixed Cookie Cracker variety packs.

Mondelez also said the culprit is whey powder used in the products. Click here for more information on this recall.

HONEY SMACKS

All Honey Smacks cereal has been recalled due to salmonella. The recall was first announced in June, and a dire warning was issued again in July, when the CDC tweeted: "Do not eat this cereal."

The outbreak has now sickened 100 people in 33 states, according to CDC data. The most infections have so far been reported in New York, where 11 people have fallen ill, and Pennsylvania, where eight have. So far, just two cases have been reported in Maryland.

Further information provided by the CDC in an outbreak report says people should not eat any Honey Smacks cereal, regardless of package size or best-by date.

"Check your home for it and throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund," the CDC said.

Click here for more information on this recall.

— By Patch editor Kara Seymour

Image via Shutterstock.