Mondelēz, a major player in the snack bar industry, has issued a voluntary recall for some Ritz peanut butter cracker sandwiches due to potential health risks for those with peanut allergies.
The recall impacts four specific product sizes: 8-pack, 20-pack, and 40-pack cartons, as well as a 20-pack variety pack of Ritz crackers. There’s a possible labeling issue, where some packages may mistakenly indicate they are cheese crackers, when they actually contain peanut butter.
The company emphasizes that individuals allergic or extremely sensitive to peanuts face serious or possibly life-threatening reactions if they consume these products. Interestingly, while the outer cartons have the correct allergen information stating they contain peanuts, internal labels could mislead consumers.
Only certain products with specific “use by” dates and plant codes are part of this recall—the ones with just Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches are unaffected. Here’s the list of products involved:
- 11.4oz Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich (8 Pack) – UPC: 0 44000 88210 5, “Best by” from November 1 to November 9, 2025.
- 27.6oz Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich (20 Pack) – UPC: 0 44000 07584 2, “Best by” from November 1 to November 9, 2025, and January 2 to January 22, 2026.
- 55.2oz Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich (40 Pack) – UPC: 0 44000 07819 5, same “Best by” dates as the previous item.
- 27.3oz Ritz Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack (20 count) – UPC: 0 44000 08095 2, “Best by” from November 2 to November 9, 2025.
These products were made in the U.S. and distributed across the country. The company discovered this issue due to a mix-up during the packaging process linked to a supplier’s error.
Mondelēz is taking steps to address the problem, reassuring that no injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection to these products, although the recall is a precautionary measure. The FDA is aware of the situation as well.
For those with peanut allergies, it’s important to avoid these products and properly dispose of any affected packages. For further guidance, consumers can reach out to Mondelēz at 1-844-366-1171, available 24/7, or during business hours on weekdays.
This recall does not impact other Ritz products or unrelated items from Mondelēz that are not mentioned here.
A comment from Mondelēz was sought regarding this recall.
