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A popular snack treat is being recalled as a packaging error may create an allergy risk.
Mondelēz Global announced Tuesday, July 8 that it has recalled cartons of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches that may be incorrectly labeled.
The four carton sizes included in the recall may have been labeled as the cheese variety of sandwich instead of the peanut butter variety, creating a risk for those with peanut allergies.
The recall was initiated after it was found that the rolls used to package individually wrapped products containing peanut butter may have contained defects due to a supplier error, according to the recall announcement.
The exterior cartons are correctly labeled with a warning that the product “contain peanuts,” according to the company.
No reports of injury or illness reported in connection with the recall, according to the company.
What products are covered by the Ritz recall?
The following products are covered by the Ritz recall:
| Product Description | Retail UPC | Best When Used By Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 11.4 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches- 8 Count (8 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton) | 0 44000 88210 5 | 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25“AE” Plant Code Only (located on top of package) |
| 27.6 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches- 20 Count (20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton) | 0 44000 07584 2 | 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 252 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26“AE” Plant Code Only (located on top of package) |
| 55.2 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches– 40 Count (40 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton) | 0 44000 07819 5 | 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 252 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26“AM” Plant Code Only (located on top of package) |
| 27.3 oz. RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich20-Count Variety Pack(20 packs of 10 Cheese 1.38-oz. packsand 10 Peanut Butter 1.38-oz. packs) | 0 44000 08095 2 | 2 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25“RJ” Plant Code Only (located on top of package) |
| RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches (1.38oz. pack) | 0 44000 00211 4 | 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 252 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26“AE” Plant Code Only (located on side of package) |
Cartons containing only Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not included in the recall and products with different plant codes or best by dates are also not included.
