The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has escalated a nationwide recall of several cake and bread mix products to a Class I designation, the agency’s most serious recall category, due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen.
A Class I recall is issued when there is a reasonable probability that consuming the affected product could result in serious health consequences or death, particularly for individuals with severe food allergies.
The recall involves 866 bags of baking mixes distributed by B.C. Williams Bakery Service, a Dallas-based company. The affected products were packaged in large 50-pound bags and include:
The FDA warned that the products may contain undeclared milk, posing a serious risk to consumers with milk allergies.
Milk is among the most common food allergens, especially in children. Exposure can trigger symptoms ranging from mild reactions such as:
to severe, potentially fatal reactions including anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic emergency.
At this time, officials have not confirmed where the recalled products were distributed, and it remains unclear whether any allergic reactions or injuries have been reported.
The upgraded recall is part of a broader wave of food safety concerns across the United States. In recent weeks, thousands of products — including major beverage and snack brands — have been pulled from shelves due to contamination concerns, while consumers have also been cautioned about mistakenly shipped recalled seafood items.
Consumers and food service operators who may have purchased these baking mixes are urged to: