The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0960-2020·Announced 2020-06-03

Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Mondelez Global LLC is recalling Ritz Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, Family Size, due to undeclared peanut allergen. The product was distributed throughout the United States.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The firm is recalling a limited quantity of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches Family Size (21.6 oz. carton) product in the United States, because of undeclared peanut allergen."

Plain-English summary

Mondelez Global LLC is recalling a limited quantity of RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches, Family Size (21.6 oz. carton), in the United States. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared peanut allergen.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0 44000 03826 7 and has best-by dates of 18SEP20, 20SEP20, 28SEP20, 29SEP20, 30SEP20, 01OCT20, and 02OCT20. A total of 9,110 cases were distributed throughout the United States.

Consumers with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming this product. Those who have purchased the affected items should check their pantry for the specific UPC and best-by dates listed above and dispose of the product or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches , Family Size , (21.6 oz. carton)
Affected units
9,110

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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