FDA Announces Ritz Cracker Recall in 8 States Over Allergen Concerns

A choose variety of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches have been recalled in eight states on account of an undeclared allergen, the Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) introduced Tuesday. The cracker sandwiches might have been incorrectly labeled because the cheese selection, leading to undeclared peanuts. Whereas this poses a critical, doubtlessly life-threatening danger to individuals with peanut allergic reactions, the FDA stated there have been no studies of antagonistic reactions thus far, and the recall was issued out of an abundance of warning.

The recalled merchandise, produced by Mondelēz World LLC, will be recognized by the next particulars:

• Product description: RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches – 20 Depend
• Measurement: 27.6 oz. (20 x 1.38-oz. six-pack carton)
• UPC: 44000 07584 2
• Greatest-when-used-by dates: 8 JAN 26 and 15 Jan 26
• Plant code: “AE” (positioned on high of bundle)
• Affected amount: 70 circumstances

The individually wrapped six-packs could also be mislabeled as cheese, however the FDA stated the outer bins are labeled accurately and record the peanut allergen.

The recalled cracker sandwiches had been offered at choose retailers, together with Walmart, in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

Throw out the recalled product if you happen to or somebody in your family has a peanut allergy, the FDA suggested. Prospects also can contact Mondelēz World with any questions at 1-844-366-1171.