5 Foods Linked To VA Salmonella Outbreak

VIRGINIA — 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, poultry and crackers are among the items that have been recalled in Virginia lately due to outbreaks of diseases, including salmonella.

Here's a look at some of the most prominent active recalls or outbreaks in Virginia. 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.

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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.

FROZEN DINNERS

A company has issued a recall of frozen microwavable dinners sold in Virginia stores for salmonella concerns.

The producer, Associated Milk Producers, Inc., voluntarily recalled the microwavable dinners for concerns that whey powder in the product is contaminated with salmonella.

The products are 15.25-oz. individual frozen dinners with "Hungry Man Chipotle BBQ Sauced Boneless Chicken Wyngz" printed on the label.

The best buy date is Sept. 6, 2019, and the product has establishment number "EST. P138" or "P-138" on the side of the carton. These dinners were shipped to retail locations in Virginia, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Consumers with questions can contact Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care at 1-888-257-1057.

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 five have been reported in Virginia.

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.

RAW TURKEY

A salmonella outbreak linked to turkey has sickened 90 people in 26 states, including Virginia, according to the CDC. Raw turkey products from a variety of sources are contaminated with salmonella and are making people sick, the CDC said. Ninety cases have been reported, including three in Virginia. The CDC said ill people report eating different types and brands of turkey products purchased from many different locations.

Two ill people lived in a household where raw turkey pet food was fed to pets.

A single supplier of raw or live turkeys has not been identified but officials said the outbreak strain has been identified in samples taken from raw turkey pet food, raw turkey products and live turkeys. No recall has been issued thus far. Click here for more information.

• Honey Smacks Recalled After 4 In VA Sickened By Salmonella: CDC
• Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak From Raw Turkey Hits Virginia
• More Salmonella Cases Tied To Huge Egg Recall In Virginia
• Frozen Dinners Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns In VA

— By Patch editor Kara Seymour

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