Certain packages of RITZ crackers have been recalled in the US because they could cause some consumers to have ‘life-threatening allergic reactions’.
Mondelez Global LLC on Tuesday recalled four carton sizes of its RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches because they may contain an undeclared allergen.
‘The affected cartons include individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese variety even though the product may be a Peanut Butter variety,’ stated a company announcement published by the nation’s agency responsible for protecting the public health.
‘People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product.’
All of the affected products came in outer cartons that were correctly labeled with an advisory stating, ‘contains peanuts’.
Cartons with possibly incorrectly labeled individual wrapping include 8-pack, 20-pack and 40-pack cartons of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and 20-pack cartons of RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack. The best when used by dates range from November 1, 2025 to January 22, 2026.
They were sold nationwide.
Mondelez Global LLC found that film packaging rolls used to individually wrap the products with peanut butter could have defects because of an oversight from a supplier.
‘Corrective actions are being taken to help ensure this issue does not recur,’ stated the company in the notice shared by the US Food and Drug Administration.
There were no labeling mistakes on cartons of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches.
As of Tuesday, there were no reports of consumers getting sick from the crackers.
Costumers with a peanut allergy should not eat the crackers and instead throw them away, and contact the company with any questions on the recall.
Mondelez Global LLC states that it is ‘leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands’ like RITZ, OREO and Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate.
The recall comes just a few weeks after the American supermarket chain Meijer recalled certain packages of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds because they could contain cashews, which were not listed on the labels.
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