Key Update

Ritz, a popular American snack brand, recalled its Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches in eight U.S. states after a labelling error that could trigger severe allergic reactions in people with peanut allergies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that retailers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama received 70 affected cases.

The FDA said it issued the recall as a precaution, noting that the action is not an expansion of the July recall. The new recall covers only the same SKU and two best-by dates identified earlier.

The agency explained that some individually wrapped packs inside the cartons may appear as cheese cracker sandwiches, even though they actually contain peanut butter. The FDA warned that people with peanut allergies could face severe or life-threatening reactions if they consume the mislabeled product. However, the outer cartons correctly state that the product contains peanuts.

Recall Specifications

Ritz recalled 27.6-ounce cartons containing 20 Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich six-packs with:

• UPC: 44000075842
• Best-by dates: 8 Jan 26 and 15 Jan 26
• Plant code: Only cartons with the AE code on the top of the box

Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwich cartons are not affected.

Company Response

Mondelez Global LLC, the parent company, said it launched the recall as a precaution after discovering that the mislabeled cases had been mistakenly shipped to retailers. The company reported no injuries or illnesses linked to the product.

Previous Recall

In July, Ritz recalled multiple pack sizes of its Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and assorted variety packs after identifying defects in the packaging film used for individual sandwiches.

Source: Fox Business