Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Limited Voluntary Recall of 1 SKU of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama

Rhea-AI Summary

Mondelēz Global (NASDAQ:MDLZ) announced a limited voluntary recall on Nov 28, 2025 for 70 cases of 27.6 oz RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (20-count) with specific Best When Used By dates and AE plant code shipped to stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

The issue: individually wrapped packs inside some outer cartons may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese while containing Peanut Butter, posing a risk to people with peanut allergies. No illnesses have been reported. Consumers with allergies should discard affected cartons or contact the company at 1-844-366-1171. The recall is being conducted with FDA knowledge.

News Market Reaction – MDLZ

-2.03%

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-2.03% News Effect

On the day this news was published, MDLZ declined 2.03%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Cases recalled: 70 cases States affected: 8 states Number of SKUs: 1 SKU +5 more

8 metrics

Cases recalled 70 cases Limited voluntary recall of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches

States affected 8 states NY, NJ, PA, GA, AR, MO, OK, AL

Number of SKUs 1 SKU Recall limited to a single product SKU

Best By dates 8 JAN 26, 15 JAN 26 Specific Best When Used By Dates and AE plant code only

Carton size 27.6 oz RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches 20-count carton

Pack configuration 20 x 1.38-oz 6-pack Carton contains twenty 1.38-oz 6-pack units

Retail UPC 44000 07584 2 UPC of affected RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches carton

Consumer hotline 1-844-366-1171 Contact number for recall questions, Mon–Fri, 9 am–6 pm ET

Market Reality Check

Price: $58.80 Vol: Volume 16,141,358 is elev...

high vol

$58.80 Last Close

Volume Volume 16,141,358 is elevated vs 20-day average 9,544,957 (relative volume 1.69). high

Technical Price at 53.79 is trading below the 200-day MA at 63.82 and near the 52-week low of 53.1342.

Peers on Argus

MDLZ slipped -0.41% with elevated volume while peers were mixed: HSY +0.49%, BUD...

MDLZ slipped -0.41% with elevated volume while peers were mixed: HSY +0.49%, BUD +1.51%, DEO -0.11%, CL -0.76%, MO -0.24%, suggesting a more company-specific backdrop around the recall.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Nov 28 (Negative)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 28	Product safety recall	Negative	-2.0%	Limited RITZ peanut butter cracker recall over mislabeling and allergy risk.
Nov 19	Marketing campaign	Positive	+0.5%	RITZ Super Bowl 2026 ad and broader multichannel brand campaign.
Oct 28	Quarterly earnings	Negative	-2.4%	Q3 2025 results with margin compression and lower adjusted EPS guidance.
Oct 21	Promotional partnership	Positive	-1.7%	CHIPS AHOY! x Stranger Things promotional events and limited-edition cookie.
Oct 16	Consumer insights survey	Neutral	-0.1%	State of Snacking survey highlighting links between memories and snack choices.

Pattern Detected

Recent news flow shows shares tending to trade lower on operational or brand headlines, with the limited RITZ recall and Q3 earnings both followed by >2% declines, while marketing-focused news has produced smaller, mixed reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, MDLZ has combined brand-building initiatives with operational headwinds. The Q3 2025 results on Oct 28 highlighted margin pressure and drove a -2.35% move. Branded campaigns like the CHIPS AHOY! collaboration on Oct 21 and the State of Snacking survey on Oct 16 saw mildly negative price reactions. A Super Bowl “Big Game” RITZ campaign on Nov 19 coincided with a modest +0.54% gain. The limited RITZ recall on Nov 28 triggered a -2.03% reaction despite involving only 70 cases, reinforcing sensitivity to risk-related headlines.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement detailed a tightly scoped voluntary recall of 70 cases of a single RITZ Peanut But...

Analysis

This announcement detailed a tightly scoped voluntary recall of 70 cases of a single RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich SKU across 8 states, driven by mislabeling that could affect people with peanut allergies. No illnesses were reported, and outer cartons included a peanut allergen statement. Historically, MDLZ has reacted to both brand and operational headlines, so investors may watch for any follow-up safety communications, additional recall actions, or commentary in future filings and earnings updates.

Key Terms

sku, upc, best when used by dates, allergen advisory statement, +2 more

6 terms

sku technical

"This recall is limited to 1 SKU and 2 Code Dates previously recalled in July."

A SKU (stock keeping unit) is a unique code a company assigns to a specific product variant—think of it as a product’s name tag that distinguishes size, color, model or packaging. Investors use SKUs to track which items sell, how fast inventory turns, and where profit comes from, so they reveal customer demand, supply-chain efficiency and revenue drivers much like each item in a supermarket tells the store which shelves are performing.

upc technical

"Product Description | Retail UPC | Best When Used By Dates | Product Images"

A UPC (Universal Product Code) is the small barcode and numeric code printed on retail packaging that uniquely identifies a specific product and its version, like a digital name tag for merchandise. Investors care because UPCs enable accurate sales tracking, inventory management and faster store distribution, so widespread use or changes to UPCs can signal how easily a product reaches customers and how reliably its sales can be measured — similar to how a library’s catalog numbers let you track which books are checked out.

best when used by dates technical

"RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid below"

A “best when used by” date is the manufacturer’s recommendation for how long a perishable product will retain its peak quality or freshness, similar to a suggested freshness deadline on a loaf of bread. For investors, these dates matter because they affect how long inventory can be sold at full price, influence shelf-life planning, spoilage and waste costs, and can force markdowns or recalls that hit sales, margins and consumer trust.

allergen advisory statement medical

"provide an allergen advisory statement indicating that the product “contains peanuts.”"

A notice on packaging or in product information that warns a food or consumer product may contain or come into contact with common allergens (like peanuts, milk, or shellfish) even if those ingredients aren’t listed. Investors care because these statements affect legal and reputational risk, product recall likelihood, consumer demand, and compliance costs—similar to a weather alert that helps people avoid danger but can also change behavior and business outcomes.

u.s. food and drug administration regulatory

"This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration."

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the federal agency that evaluates and enforces safety, effectiveness and labeling standards for medicines, medical devices, vaccines, food and related products before they reach consumers. For investors it matters because FDA approvals, warnings or recalls determine whether a product can be sold, how quickly it reaches the market and how costly compliance will be—changes that directly affect a company’s revenue, costs and stock value.

peanut allergy medical

"Consumers who have a peanut allergy should not eat these products"

An immune system reaction to peanuts that can range from mild hives to a sudden, life-threatening response; the body treats harmless peanut proteins like a dangerous intruder, similar to a false security alarm. It matters to investors because prevalence, safety rules, product recalls, labeling costs, litigation and demand for allergy treatments or allergy-free products can affect food makers, retailers and healthcare companies’ sales, costs and reputations.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and sold in the following U.S. states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

This recall is limited to 1 SKU and 2 Code Dates previously recalled in July. This action is not an expansion of that prior recall and is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.

The affected cartons include individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese variety even though the product may be a Peanut Butter variety. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product.

All outer cartons affected are labeled correctly and provide an allergen advisory statement indicating that the product “contains peanuts.”

This recall is exclusively for the RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid below, available at a limited number of retail stores nationwide. No other RITZ products or Mondelēz Global LLC products are included in, or affected by, this recall.

Product Description	Retail UPC	Best When Used By Dates	Product Images
27.6 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches - 20 Count (20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)	44000 07584 2	8 JAN 26 15 Jan 26 “AE” Plant Code Only (located on top of package)

Cartons containing only RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not affected. In addition, cartons containing either RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches or RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack with different Best When Used By Dates and Plant Codes than those
listed in the above grid are not affected by this recall.

There have been no reports of injury or illness reported to Mondelēz Global LLC to date related to this product, and we are issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution.

The recall was initiated after Mondelēz Global LLC discovered that 70 cases were inadvertently shipped to a limited number of retailers in eight states. Corrective actions are being taken.

Consumers who have a peanut allergy should not eat these products and should discard any product identified in the grid above. Consumers can contact the company at 1-844-366-1171 Monday–Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

About Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF BAR and TATE’S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBLERONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor’s 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit www.mondelezinternational.com or follow the company on X at www.x.com/MDLZ.

Contacts:
Jane Corcoran
847-943-5678
news@mdlz.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4e189f10-e777-4093-ab13-2d517ca70cd1

FAQ

What product did Mondelēz (MDLZ) recall on Nov 28, 2025?

Mondelēz recalled 27.6 oz RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (20-count) with specific Best When Used By dates and AE plant code.

Which states received the recalled MDLZ RITZ Peanut Butter cartons?

Recalled cartons were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

How many cases did Mondelēz (MDLZ) say were involved in the recall?

The recall covers 70 cases that were inadvertently shipped to a limited number of retailers.

Why did Mondelēz recall these RITZ cracker cartons?

Some individually wrapped packs inside correctly labeled outer cartons may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese while containing Peanut Butter, risking allergic reactions.

Has Mondelēz (MDLZ) reported injuries from the RITZ recall?

No injuries or illnesses have been reported to Mondelēz to date in connection with this product.

How can consumers affected by the MDLZ RITZ recall get more information?

Consumers can call Mondelēz at 1-844-366-1171 Monday–Friday, 9 am–6 pm ET, or discard affected products as advised.