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Yahoo
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- Health
- Yahoo
Ritz Crackers are Being Recalled Nationwide for This Life-Threatening Reason—Here's What to Know
Ritz Crackers are Being Recalled Nationwide for This Life-Threatening Reason—Here's What to Know originally appeared on Parade. Product recalls are never good news. But when they happen, it's on us as consumers to check our kitchens and make sure the foods we're eating aren't part of an affected batch. Recalls can be issued for all kinds of reasons—but faulty packaging, contamination or missing ingredients on a label are some of the most common ones. On July 8, Mondelēz Global LLC announced a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches. The affected products were made in the U.S. and sold to the FDA notice, the recall includes 8-pack, 20-pack and 40-pack cartons of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-pack RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack. The issue? Some individually wrapped packs may be mislabeled as the Cheese variety, even though they actually contain the Peanut Butter variety. It's important to note that anyone with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity could be at risk of a serious—or even life-threatening—allergic reaction if they consume these products. However, the FDA clarified that all affected outer cartons are labeled correctly and include an allergen advisory stating the product 'contains peanuts.' To help you identify the products at home, you can find full product descriptions, 'Best When Used By' dates and UPC codes here, as well as affected product images here. You can also locate a breakdown of what the product info grid might look like on the incorrectly labeled individually wrapped packages to the notice, this is a precautionary recall. No other RITZ products or Mondelēz Global LLC products are affected, and in a huge relief, there have been zero reports of injury or illness linked to it. The recall was initiated after Mondelēz Global LLC discovered that film packaging rolls used for individually wrapped peanut butter products may have defects due to a supplier error. According to the notice, 'corrective actions are being taken to help ensure this issue does not recur.' Just to be clear, cartons with only RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not part of this recall. And if your RITZ Peanut Butter or RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack has a different 'Best When Used By' date or plant code than the ones listed here, you're safe. If you have a peanut allergy, it's recommended to discard any of the affected products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. You can call the company anytime at 1-844-366-1171, or reach a Consumer Relations specialist Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Crackers are Being Recalled Nationwide for This Life-Threatening Reason—Here's What to Know first appeared on Parade on Jul 9, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fast Company
09-07-2025
- Health
- Fast Company
Ritz recall 2025: Mislabeled peanut butter cracker sandwiches pose risk of life-threatening allergic reaction
Mondelēz Global LLC, a subsidiary of snack foods giant Mondelez International (Nasdaq: MDLZ), which owns brands including Cadbury, Chips Ahoy!, Honey Maid, Oreo, Sour Patch Kids, and Toblerone, has announced a recall of some of its most popular Ritz cracker products. The products may pose the risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction, according to the company, due to their packaging being mislabeled. Here's what you need to know about this latest food recall. What's happened? On July 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a recall notice from Mondelēz Global LLC. That recall notice covered four Ritz cracker sandwich products sold in multipack cartons. While there is nothing wrong with the cracker sandwiches themselves, Mondelēz Global discovered that some of the individual cracker sandwich packages inside the carton may be mislabeled as being a cracker sandwich of the cheese variety instead of a cracker sandwich of the peanut butter variety. This mislabeling poses a risk to the millions of children and adults in America who have a peanut allergy. Those with peanut allergies who consume even trace amounts of peanuts are at risk of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Upon becoming aware of the mislabeled products, Mondelēz Global issued the recall. What items are being recalled? According to the recall notice, four individual products are being recalled. These four products are various-sized cartons containing Ritz cracker sandwiches. Three of the recalled products contain Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, and one of the recalled products contains a variety of Ritz Filled Cracker Sandwiches, including peanut butter ones. The recalled products are as follows: 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) See Image Below 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 25 2 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26 'AE' Plant Code Only (located on top of package) See Image Below 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 25 2 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26 'AM' Plant Code Only (located on top of package) See Image Below 27.3 oz. RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich 20-Count Variety Pack (20 packs of 10 Cheese 1.38-oz. packs and 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) See Image Below While the outer cartons of the products correctly state that the crackers inside 'contains peanuts,' the crackers inside are also wrapped in individual packs and these are the packs that may be mislabeled. Mondelēz Global says that the individually wrapped packages inside the cartons are labeled as a Cheese variety. Those mislabeled wrapped packages state that the crackers are Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches (1.38oz. pack), with a retail UPC of 0 44000 00211 4, and 'Best When Used By Dates' of 1 NOV 25 – 9 NOV 25 and 2 JAN 26 – 22 JAN 26 'AE' Plant Code Only. Images of the recalled products and the mislabeled packaging can be found here. Where were the recalled items sold? The notice states that the recalled products were manufactured in the United States and were sold 'nationwide.' The recall notice does not state at which retailers the recalled products were sold. Have the recalled items harmed anyone? Thankfully, Mondelēz Global says that there have been no reports of injury or illness related to these recalled products that the company is aware of. Mondelēz says the recall is being initiated as a precautionary measure after it discovered that film packaging rolls used to individually wrap peanut butter products 'may contain defects due to a supplier error.' Mondelēz says it is taking steps to make sure this error does not happen again. What are the symptoms of a peanut allergy? A peanut allergy can manifest itself in many ways. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, peanut allergy symptoms may include: Vomiting Stomach cramps Indigestion Diarrhea Wheezing Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing Repetitive cough Tightness in throat, hoarse voice Weak pulse Pale or blue coloring of the skin Hives Swelling, can affect the tongue and/or lips Dizziness Confusion People allergic to peanuts also risk anaphylaxis after consuming them. This is a life-threatening reaction, which can include 'impaired breathing, swelling in the throat, a sudden drop in blood pressure, pale skin or blue lips, fainting and dizziness.'
San Francisco Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Aubrey Plaza earns standing ovation after first red carpet appearance since husband's death
Aubrey Plaza made a poignant return to the spotlight, walking her first red carpet since the death of her husband in January. The Marin County homeowner attended the Cannes Film Festival last week in support of the new dark comedy 'Honey Don't!' Plaza stars as a cop who falls into a love affair with a small-town private detective, played by Margaret Qualley (' The Substance '), as they investigate 'a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church,' according to the film's synopsis on IMDB. The project also features Chris Evans (who can be seen next month in Celine Song 's 'Materialists'), Charlie Day and Billy Eichner. During its Cannes premiere on Friday, May 23, Plaza and her castmates received a six-minute standing ovation, with one audience member yelling out 'I love you Aubrey' in support of the star, according to Variety. 'More queer cinema all the time,' the film's writer, Tricia Cooke, declared during the applause. 'Honey Don't!' is set to hit theaters Aug. 22, making it Plaza's first feature since her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, committed suicide on Jan. 3. The actor is slowly easing back into the public eye as she heals from the loss. In February, she made a live television appearance during 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special' wearing a pink tie-dyed T-shirt, a fashion statement many considered a tribute to both the hobby Baena took up during the pandemic and their wedding day outfits. A week prior, she starred in a Super Bowl commercial for Ritz Crackers, which was filmed last November. The couple had been together for more than a decade, but split months before Baena's death. He reportedly made 'concerning remarks' to Plaza that prompted her to ask a friend to 'perform a welfare check' on him, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Plaza now seems ready to return to work. She recently signed on for a new drama, 'The Accompanist,' in which she'll play a rookie child-welfare agent. The film follows a new foster parent, played by Susan Sarandon, as she takes in a 9-year-old girl after she was nearly killed by her dementia-stricken grandfather.
