Even if a cracker uses rice flour, it may still be unsafe if produced in a facility that processes wheat on the same machinery. This is known as cross-contamination.

: Gluten-free versions typically use alternative flours (like rice or almond) and may crumble more easily or get mushy faster in soups.

For a product to be certified gluten-free in the United States, it must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. While Ritz may be lower in gluten than a dense loaf of bread, they still contain wheat flour. For someone with Celiac disease, even a small amount of wheat protein can trigger an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine.