Urgent Nationwide Recall: Ritz Cracker Sandwiches Mislabeled, Posing Severe Peanut Allergy Risk
Mondelēz Global LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for several varieties of its popular Ritz Cracker Sandwiches. The recall, announced on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, is a precautionary measure due to a critical mislabeling error that could pose a serious, life-threatening risk to individuals with peanut allergies. While the outer cartons are correctly labeled, some individually wrapped cracker sandwiches inside may be mislabeled as the cheese variety when they actually contain peanut butter.
The Core Issue: Mislabeled Individual Packs
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announcement, the recall affects specific carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and the Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack. The concern arises because film packaging rolls, due to a supplier error, may have caused individual peanut butter sandwiches to be wrapped in packaging intended for the cheese variety. This means that while the larger carton correctly states “contains peanuts” as an allergen advisory, the individual inner packs might misleadingly display “cheese,” potentially leading to accidental consumption by those with peanut sensitivities.
The company emphasized that this recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution, and as of the announcement date, no injuries or illnesses related to the recalled products have been reported. Corrective actions are reportedly being taken to prevent future occurrences of this packaging error.
Affected Products and Identification
Consumers are urged to check their pantries for the following recalled products, which were distributed nationwide:
- 11.4 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 8 Count (8 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)
UPC: 0 44000 88210 5
Best When Used By Dates: 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25 (“AE” Plant Code Only) - 27.6 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 20 Count (20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)
UPC: 0 44000 07584 2
Best When Used By Dates: 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25 and 2 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26 (“AE” Plant Code Only) - 55.2 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 40 Count (40 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)
UPC: 0 44000 07819 5
Best When Used By Dates: 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25 and 2 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26 (“AM” Plant Code Only) - 27.3 oz. RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich 20-Count Variety Pack (20 packs of 10 Cheese 1.38-oz. packs and 10 Peanut Butter 1.38-oz. packs)
UPC: 0 44000 08095 2
Best When Used By Dates: 2 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25 (“RJ” Plant Code Only)
The individual 1.38 oz. packs that may be mislabeled as Cheese variety inside these recalled cartons would typically carry UPC 0 44000 00211 4 and Best When Used By Dates of 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25 or 2 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26 (“AE” Plant Code Only).
It is important to note that no other Ritz products or any other Mondelēz Global LLC items are included in or affected by this recall. Cartons containing only Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, as well as any Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches or Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Packs with different “Best When Used By” dates and plant codes than those listed above, are not impacted.
Consumer Action and Contact Information
For anyone with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts, consuming these mislabeled products could lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Therefore, consumers who have identified any of the recalled products in their possession should immediately discard them and refrain from consumption.
For more information regarding the recall, consumers can contact Mondelēz Global LLC directly at 1-844-366-1171. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with Consumer Relations specialists on hand Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. This recall underscores the critical importance of checking product labels, especially for individuals managing food allergies, to ensure safety and prevent adverse health events.
