Ritz crackers sold in 8 states recalled over undeclared allergen

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Published  December 4, 2025 6:47am CST
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A recall was issued for Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich products over an undeclared allergen. (Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration)

The Brief

    • Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich products were recalled due to an undeclared allergen.
    • New York and Pennsylvania were among the eight states where the items were recalled.
    • Consumers are encouraged to avoid eating these peanut butter crackers and to throw them away.

A voluntary recall has been issued for Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich products in eight states over a mislabeling problem that may lead to serious allergic reactions. 

Mondelēz Global LLC recalled 70 cases of the products, with the Food and Drug Administration stating in a Nov. 28 release that this recall is limited to 1 SKU and 2 Code Dates previously recalled in July.  

The agency added that this move is not an expansion of the July recall but is being performed out of an abundance of caution.

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Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich recall

Why you should care:

This recall is for Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons with best when used by dates listed below:

  • Product name – Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (20 count)
  • Retail UPC – 44000 07584 2
  • Best "when used by" dates – Jan. 8, 2026, and Jan. 15, 2026
  • Plant code – "AE"

The Food and Drug Administration said in a release that the impacted cartons of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich items include individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as cheese variety even though the item may be a Peanut Butter variety. 

According to the FDA, individuals who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by eating this product.

Where were the Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich products sold?

Local perspective:

The Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches were sold in the following states: 

  1. New York
  2. New Jersey
  3. Pennsylvania
  4. Georgia
  5. Arkansas
  6. Missouri
  7. Oklahoma
  8. Alabama

What should I do if I have the Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker items?

What you can do:

Consumers who have a peanut allergy should not consume the products and should throw them away. Anyone with questions about the recall can call 1-844-366-1171 Monday–Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET.

The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Food and Drug Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C. 

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