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

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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.

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Limited, precautionary recall of 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter sandwiches in eight states; no illnesses reported.

The recall affects a single SKU of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches with specific Best When Used By Dates and the "AE" plant code and involves 70 cases sent to retailers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama; all outer cartons are labeled with an allergen advisory stating the product "contains peanuts."

Risk concentrates on consumers with peanut allergies because some individually wrapped packs may be mislabeled as Cheese variety while containing Peanut Butter. The company reports no injuries or illnesses and states this is not an expansion of a prior July recall; the action is described as voluntary and taken out of an abundance of caution. Corrective actions and coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are noted.

Monitor the Best When Used By Dates and the "AE" plant code listed for the affected 27.6 oz SKU and the company hotline for retailer and consumer follow-up; the immediate horizon for this operational issue is days to weeks as retailers remove affected cartons and the firm completes corrective actions.

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.