Ritz cracker manufacturer Mondelēz Global hasrecalled 70 casesof peanut butter sandwich crackers in eight states due to a mislabeling issue that could lead to severe allergic reactions.
Mondelēz Global LLCrecalled20-count Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches on Nov. 28 that were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
According to the company, the boxes are labeled peanut butter. Inside the boxes are peanut butter crackers that may be labeled as cheese crackers.
"People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product," the company wrote in the Nov. 28 announcement. "All outer cartons affected are labeled correctly and provide an allergen advisory statement indicating that the product 'contains peanuts.'"
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According to Mondelēz Global, the latest notice includes a product from the company's July recall. Back in July,multiple carton sizes containing peanut butter crackerswere recalled due to the same issue. The company said the rolls used to package the individually wrapped snacks containing peanut butter may have had defects due to a supplier error.
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TheJuly recall included:
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 8 count
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 20 count
Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 40 count
Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwiches – 20 count variety pack
"This action is not an expansion of that prior recall and is being conducted out of an abundance of caution," Mondelēz Global LLC said in its announcement.
Mondelēz Global LLC stressed that only the peanut butter cracker sandwich cartons have been listed in these recalls. Cartons containing only Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not included.
The company said it hasn't received reports of injuries or illnesses in either recall.
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How do I know if I have the recalled Ritz crackers?
The company said in its announcement that the products were sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
Customers can tell they've purchased the recalled products by looking for the following information on the packaging:
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"
What should I do if I have the recalled Ritz crackers?
Mondelēz Global said customers with peanut butter allergies should not eat the recalled products and instead throw them away.
Customers can contact the company Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET at 1-844-366-1171.
The company said it has notified theU.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) about the recall.
Contributing: James Powel, USA TODAY
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia–the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
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