There’s an active recall on a popular Ritz cracker product sold across Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This is due to an undeclared allergen.
The crackers impacted are the Original Mini Ritz Crackers sold in 200-gram resealable bags. The recalled crackers have a printed UPC of “0 66721 02774 0” and one of three best-by dates on the packaging: January 22, 23 or 24, 2025.
Check your crackers, and if they match the recalled information, dispose of them or return them to your place of purchase for a refund. While there are no allergic reactions connected to this recall, the Ritz product may contain milk, a common allergen that is undeclared on the label.
Those with dairy allergies may experience symptoms of anaphylaxis after consuming this product. This includes hives, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, tightness of the throat, trouble breathing and cardiac arrest. If you are showing signs of severe allergic reaction, call 911 immediately.
For questions about this recall, contact the CFIA by calling toll-free at 1-800-442-2342 or emailing information@inspection.gc.ca.
