Voluntary Recall of Certain RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Due to Error
⚠️ Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sanders Recalled Over Hazardous Mislabeling
📝 Summary:
On July 8, 2025, Mondelēz Global LLC issued a voluntary recall for four specific carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, following a dangerous labeling error discovered during internal quality checks. Facebook+14U.S. Food and Drug Administration+14mannafoodbank.org+14.
🔍 What happened
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The issue stems from individually wrapped packs inside correctly labeled outer cartons. These inner packs were mistakenly labeled as the Cheese variety, while the tortillas themselves contained peanut butter. SpartanNash Company+9U.S. Food and Drug Administration+9The Sun+9.
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This mislabeling could result in life-threatening allergic reactions among peanut-sensitive consumers who expect a cheese product. Houston Chronicle+5Food & Wine+5People.com+5.
📦 Affected Products
Four packaging configurations sold nationwide in the U.S.:
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8‑pack (11.4 oz) – UPC 0 44000 88210 5; Best by Nov 1–9, 2025; Plant Code “AE” The Sun+11U.S. Food and Drug Administration+11SpartanNash Company+11
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20‑pack (27.6 oz) – UPC 0 44000 07584 2; Best by Nov 1–9, 2025 & Jan 2–22, 2026; Plant Code “AE” The Sun+7U.S. Food and Drug Administration+7Houston Chronicle+7
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40‑pack (55.2 oz) – UPC 0 44000 07819 5; Best by Nov 1–9, 2025 & Jan 2–22, 2026; Plant Code “AM” Houston Chronicle+5U.S. Food and Drug Administration+5mannafoodbank.org+5
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20‑pack Variety – UPC 0 44000 08095 2; Best by Nov 2–9, 2025; Plant Code “RJ” New York Post+10U.S. Food and Drug Administration+10Houston Chronicle+10
No other Ritz or Mondelēz products are impacted Facebook+14U.S. Food and Drug Administration+14Houston Chronicle+14.
🧪 Health & Safety Risks
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The mislabeling poses a serious allergen risk, potentially triggering anaphylactic reactions in sensitive individuals People.com+5Food & Wine+5Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic+5.
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No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date, but the recall is precautionary and issued under FDA Class I (highest risk) standards AOL+13SpartanNash Company+13People.com+13.
🛠️ Cause & Response
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Root cause: A supplier-supplied film packaging error, leading to mislabeled inner packs Houston Chronicle+8U.S. Food and Drug Administration+8Oklahoma Allergy and Asthma Clinic+8.
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Mondelēz is implementing corrective measures to prevent recurrence, and the FDA is monitoring the recall process New York Post.
👥 Consumer Action
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Do not consume these products if you have a peanut allergy.
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Discard affected items or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
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For inquiries: call 1‑844‑366‑1171 (24/7 consumer line) The Sun+12U.S. Food and Drug Administration+12U.S. Food and Drug Administration+12.
📝 Key Recall Highlights
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Only four specific carton sizes affected; packaging mislabelled internally
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UPC and date-specific — detailed grid provides identifiers
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No consumer illnesses reported, all precautionary actions
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FDA Class I recall signals serious allergen risk
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Corrective steps committed by Mondelēz to avoid future issues
⚠️ Why This Matters
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Protects peanut allergy sufferers who rely on accurate labeling
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Highlights ongoing importance of stringent supply chain quality control
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Prompts retailer and consumer vigilance for inner packaging accuracy
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Legal implications—for both liability and brand trust—are significant
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Demonstrates swift industry response in coordination with the FDA
FDA Announcement – View here
Published: July 8, 2025
🔍 Tags
ritz peanut butter crackers, mondelez recall, peanut allergy risk, cracker mislabeling, food safety recall, fda class i, packaging error, food allergen alert
