Dozens of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches have been recalled after thousands of individually wrapped packs were mistakenly labeled as the cheese variety, posing a risk to peanut allergy sufferers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that 70 cases had been taken off store shelves in eight states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.
The mislabeled products, which are sold in 20-pack units with six-piece sleeves, have "best when used by" dates of January 8 and January 15, 2026, and an 'AE' plant code on top of the package. Despite being properly labeled with allergen information that says they contain peanuts, the mislabeling has raised concerns.
Fortunately, no injuries or illnesses have been reported as of November 28, according to Mondelēz Global, the parent company of Ritz. The affected products were available at a limited number of retail stores starting on November 28.
The recall is a timely reminder of the importance of food labeling and allergen safety. Peanut allergies are a growing concern in the US, with approximately 4.6 million Americans affected by this life-threatening condition, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2021.
Retailers who sold the affected products have been notified and are working to remove them from store shelves as quickly as possible. Consumers who purchased the recalled products should check their packaging for the 'AE' plant code and contact Mondelēz Global if they have any concerns.
The mislabeled products, which are sold in 20-pack units with six-piece sleeves, have "best when used by" dates of January 8 and January 15, 2026, and an 'AE' plant code on top of the package. Despite being properly labeled with allergen information that says they contain peanuts, the mislabeling has raised concerns.
Fortunately, no injuries or illnesses have been reported as of November 28, according to Mondelēz Global, the parent company of Ritz. The affected products were available at a limited number of retail stores starting on November 28.
The recall is a timely reminder of the importance of food labeling and allergen safety. Peanut allergies are a growing concern in the US, with approximately 4.6 million Americans affected by this life-threatening condition, according to a study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2021.
Retailers who sold the affected products have been notified and are working to remove them from store shelves as quickly as possible. Consumers who purchased the recalled products should check their packaging for the 'AE' plant code and contact Mondelēz Global if they have any concerns.
like what's the point of labeling them as peanuts if the design looks different from the cheese ones tho? it's like, why not just make them look similar to avoid confusion altogether? 
anyway, super glad no one got sick yet, but still super annoyed that these people messed up so badly 
. its times like these that make me think we need to rethink our supply chain and production processes so this doesn't happen again 
. anyone know how they're gonna prevent this from happening in the future??
this recall is like a wake-up call for all of us - it's easy to overlook the tiny details, especially when we're in a rush or distracted 
. but peanut allergies are no joke, folks! 4.6 million people are counting on us to be vigilant and prioritize their safety 
. what can we learn from this? well, for one, double-check those labels before buying (or consuming) 
, and secondly, never assume that just because a product looks or smells right, it's safe for everyone 
. food labeling is crucial, and we all have to be part of the solution 
.
Just got a recall alert on my phone about those Ritz peanut butter crackers... like, I'm good with peanuts but I'm also super cautious when it comes to food allergies 
. The fact that thousands of packs were mislabeled is wild - what if someone had an allergic reaction thinking they were getting cheese? 
It's crazy how some companies can mess up something as simple as labeling... anyway, on the bright side, no one got hurt so far 
. Retailers are working hard to get those products off store shelves ASAP, which is a big relief 
. We need more awareness about food allergies and safety, for sure! 
. And it's not like this was an isolated incident, either - these mislabeled packs were sold in multiple states 
. The fact that no one got hurt yet is definitely a positive note, but still...it's just so frustrating when food safety is compromised like this 
. Retailers are on the ball now and removing them from shelves ASAP, so kudos to them for taking action 
.