Ritz crackers recalled in 8 states over life-threatening peanut allergy risk from mislabeling

Core Points - Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches were recalled in eight U.S. states due to a labeling error that could cause severe allergic reactions in individuals with peanut allergies [1][2] - The recall affects 27.6-ounce cartons of 20 Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich six-packs, specifically those with the UPC code 44000075842 and best-by dates of January 8, 2026, and January 15, 2026 [5] - The recall is not an expansion of a previous recall in July but is a precautionary measure, affecting the same single SKU and two code dates identified earlier [2][11] Company Information - Mondelēz International Inc. (MDLZ), the parent company of Ritz, has reported no injuries or illnesses related to the recall and initiated the action after discovering the mislabeled products were sent to retailers [8] - The outer cartons of the affected products are correctly labeled, indicating the presence of peanuts, while only the individual packs are mislabeled as cheese [2][5] - Mondelēz International also owns other popular snack brands such as Oreo and Chips Ahoy [12]