Ritz Recalls Peanut Butter Crackers After Packaging Mistake Raises Allergy Concerns

By Madelaine Panganiban

Updated: Jul 10 2025, 07:05 AM EDT

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Mondelēz Global LLC, the company behind Ritz crackers, has issued a nationwide recall of several peanut butter cracker products due to a packaging error that may pose serious risks for people with peanut allergies.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that some individually wrapped peanut butter cracker sandwiches were mistakenly labeled as cheese crackers.

According to Newsweek, this labeling mistake could result in people unknowingly eating peanuts, a common and potentially life-threatening allergen.

"The recall was initiated after Mondelēz discovered that film packaging rolls used to wrap peanut butter crackers were defective due to a supplier error," the FDA explained. "Corrective actions are being taken to help ensure this issue does not recur."

View the complete details on this recall at: https://t.co/oHV9QkWfWg pic.twitter.com/sImhIsFzkD
— U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) July 9, 2025

FDA Issues Recall for Mislabelled Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers

The recall includes four products:

8-pack Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker SandwichesUPC: 0 44000 88210 5
Best By Dates: Nov. 1–9, 2025 (AE plant code only)
20-pack Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker SandwichesUPC: 0 44000 07584 2
Best By Dates: Nov. 1–9, 2025 and Jan. 2–22, 2026 (AE plant code only)
40-pack Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker SandwichesUPC: 0 44000 07819 5
Best By Dates: Nov. 1–9, 2025 and Jan. 2–22, 2026 (AM plant code only)
20-pack Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety PackUPC: 0 44000 08095 2
Best By Dates: Nov. 2–9, 2025 (RJ plant code only)

Images of the recalled items are available on the FDA's website. The outer cartons are correctly labeled and include a peanut allergen warning, CBS News said. However, it's the inner packages that may cause confusion.

So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported. But the FDA warns that anyone with a peanut allergy should not eat the recalled crackers and should throw them away immediately.

Peanut allergies can cause serious health issues. Even a small amount of peanut can trigger anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction that may require emergency treatment.

Mondelēz has asked customers with questions to call their support line anytime at 1-844-366-1171.