Mondelēz Global LLC has issued a nationwide recall of RITZ Sandwich Crackers due to a labeling error that could pose a life-threatening risk to people with peanut allergies.
Due to the labeling mix-up, consumers expecting cheese-flavored crackers could unknowingly consume peanut butter instead.
The Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall after discovering that individually wrapped packs labeled as cheese variety may contain peanut butter sandwiches.
“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product,” the FDA stated.
The recall encompasses 8-count, 20-count, and 40-count cartons of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-count RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack. The affected products have best-by dates between November 1, 2025, and January 22, 2026, and one of the following five UPCs: 044000882105, 044000075842, 044000078195, 044000080952, or 044000002114.
Mondelēz Global confirmed that outer cartons are correctly labeled as containing peanuts, but the problem lies within.
“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,” the company explained.
“Cartons containing only RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not affected by this recall. In addition, cartons containing either RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches or RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack with different Best When Used By Dates and Plant Codes than those listed … are also not affected by this recall,” the company clarified in the announcement.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recall. Still, health officials emphasize the seriousness of potential exposure for individuals with allergies.
Consumers with a peanut allergy who have purchased these products should discard them immediately and contact Mondelēz for information about refunds. The company’s phone number is 1-844-366-1171.
The manufacturer stated that the mislabeling was due to an error by the film packaging roll supplier, and corrective actions are being taken to prevent the issue from recurring.