RECALL: Gluten-Free Snacks Recalled; Could Contain Salmonella

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of snack crackers produced by Baptista's Bakery, Inc.

The crackers are being recalled because they contain a seasoning made by Kerry Ingredients, which was recently recalled due to potential  Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The affected products are 4.25-ounce packs of LiveG Free Gluten Free Rosemary and Olive Oil Multiseed Crackers with a best-by date of Nov. 24, 2014.

No illnesses have been reported. Consumers who purchased this product are encouraged to not eat it, but to either dispose of it or return it to the store of purchase. Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers who purchased this product can contact Laura Villarreal at 414-409-2123 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information.