Four varieties of Ritz Crackers sold nationwide have been recalled due to mislabeling that could be dangerous for people with food allergies.
Three carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and one carton size of the RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack contain individually-wrapped cracker packages labeled “cheese,” even though the products contain peanut butter.
The recall was posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday.
According to Mondelēz Global LLC, the maker of RITZ Crackers, people with peanut allergies should not eat the recalled products and should discard them. No injuries have been reported so far.
This recall affects 8-pack, 20-pack, and 40-pack cartons of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-pack cartons of the RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Packs.
The recalled products were sold at retail stores nationwide.
Customers can identify the recalled Ritz crackers by checking for the following information on the outer packaging:
Product
Universal Product Code
“Best When Used By” Dates
11.4 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 8-Count
0 44000 88210 5
Nov. 1, 2025 – Nov. 9, 2025
“AE” Plant Code Only
27.6 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 20-Count
0 44000 07584 2
Nov. 1, 2025 – Nov. 9, 2025
Jan. 2, 2026 – Jan. 22, 2026
“AE” Plant Code Only
55.2 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 40-Count
0 44000 07819 5
Nov. 1, 2025 – Nov. 9, 2025
Jan. 2, 2026 – Jan. 22, 2026
“AM” Plant Code Only
27.3 oz. RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwiches, 20-Count Variety Pack
0 44000 08095 2
Nov. 2, 2025 – Nov. 9, 2025
“RJ” Plant Code Only
These crackers are also individually wrapped, and recalled products mislabeled as Cheese Cracker Sandwiches have the following information printed on that plastic packaging:
- Universal product code: 0 44000 00211 4
- “Best When Used By” dates: Nov. 1, 2025 – Nov. 9, 2025; Jan. 2, 2026 – Jan. 22, 2026; “AE” plant code only
The recalled peanut butter RITZ crackers are in properly labeled boxes—the outer packaging does warn consumers that the product contains an allergen.
However, the inner plastic packaging marks these Ritz crackers as “cheese,” even though they’re the peanut butter variety.
Mondelēz Global said it initiated the recall after noticing that the packaging rolls were defective. It attributed the mix-up to a supplier error and said it’s taken “corrective actions” to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
But if someone with a peanut allergy or sensitivity consumes the mislabeled Ritz crackers, they could experience potentially life-threatening symptoms.
Possible food allergy symptoms range from mild to very severe, and can include:
- Skin rashes or red skin
- Itchy or tingling sensations
- Coughing and wheezing
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Hives
- Throat and chest tightness
- Heart palpitations
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Facial swelling
If you’ve recently purchased RITZ Cracker Sandwiches, check your pantry to see if you have one of the recalled products.
If the “best by” and product codes match those on the recall list, and you or a loved one has a peanut allergy or sensitivity, don’t eat the crackers and make sure to discard them.
Consumers can contact Mondelēz Global for more information by calling 1-844-366-1171 between 9am and 6pm ET, Monday through Friday.
And if you think you may be experiencing symptoms of an allergic reaction after eating one of the recalled products, seek medical attention immediately. Anaphylaxis symptoms often start mild, but they can quickly become serious if not treated quickly.
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