The company Mondelez Global LLC announced a limited voluntary withdrawal of 70 boxes of their Sandwiches Peanut Butter RITZ Cracker (Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches), which were distributed in 8 states in the country, including New York and New Jersey due to a labeling problem that represents a serious risk for people with allergies.
The recall comes after the company discovered that some boxes of the Peanut Butter RITZ Cracker Sandwiches may contain individual packages incorrectly labeled as the variety of cheesedespite containing the product with peanut butter.
The company announced, through a statement, that the reason for withdrawal is the presence of undeclared peanuts in individual mislabeled packages.
He peanut is one of the nine food allergens riskiest and responsible for most food poisoning in the U.S., according to the FDA. People with severe allergy or sensitivity to peanuts could suffer serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if you consume this product.
How to identify the product withdrawn from the market?
The pickup only includes the boxes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 20-pack (27.6 ounces, 20 x 1.38 ounces, 6-pack carton) with the Retail UPC 44000 07584 2.
- The product has Best Before Dates 8 ENE 26 y 15 ENE 26.
- You must have the Plant Code “AE” (printed on top of package).
Las 70 boxes that were inadvertently sent to retailers were distributed in the following US states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama.
A warning made by the responsible company is that no other RITZ products or of Mondelez Global LLC is included in this retreat. The outer boxes that only contain RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not affected.
To date, no injuries or illnesses have been reported related to this product. However, buyers are called upon to do not consume the product and discard it immediately.
Once the problem is known, Mondelez Global LLC took the corrective actions to solve this accidental sending problem. The consumers with questions You can contact the company.
Risks of consuming peanuts if you are allergic
For those who have allergy o severe sensitivity to peanutsaccidental ingestion of this allergen can trigger a series of symptoms that require immediate attention. The reaction can range from mild discomfort to a life-threatening event.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction to peanuts may include:
Peanut allergy symptoms
Skin reactions:
- Hives (hives).
- Redness or swelling.
Oral and throat symptoms:
- Itching or tingling in the mouth, tongue, or throat.
Respiratory problems (Serious):
- Narrowing of the throat.
- Shortness of breath, wheezing, or coughing.
- Nasal congestion or runny nose.
Digestive problems:
Peanuts can cause anaphylaxisa serious allergic reaction that can be mortal. If you experience a narrowing of your throat or difficulty breathing, seek emergency medical care immediately.
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