FDA Announces Nationwide 2026 Cake Mix Recall — See Affected Brands Now

Consumers across the United States are being urged to double-check their pantries after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) escalated a nationwide cake- and bread-mix recall to a Class I—the agency’s most serious designation—because the products may contain an undeclared milk allergen that can trigger life-threatening reactions in sensitive individuals. What’s being recalled • Spice Cake Mix – Batch 221 • Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix – Lot #072925-220 and Lot #071825-36 • Bread and Roll Mix – Lots #072225-217, #072225-218, #080325-200, #080325-201, #081625-203, #081625-204, #092225-222 through #092225-228, #101725-208 and #101725-209 All of the mixes were shipped in 50-pound poly-lined kraft bags by Dallas-based B.C. Williams Bakery Service between late 2025 and early 2026. Why the alert matters Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children and can cause vomiting, hives, and anaphylaxis. Because the packages don’t list milk as an ingredient, at-risk consumers may unknowingly ingest the allergen, creating what the FDA calls “a reasonable probability” of serious injury or death. How to identify affected product 1. Look for the brand “B.C. Williams Bakery Service” or plain white industrial sacks labeled “Cake Mix” or “Bread & Roll Mix.” 2. Check the batch or lot code printed near the top seam; match it against the list above. 3. If numbers are smeared or missing, treat the bag as recalled out of caution. What to do • Do NOT eat or bake with the mix. • If you have a milk allergy, avoid even inhaling powder from an open bag. • Dispose of the product in a sealed trash bag or return it to the place of purchase for credit. • Contact B.C. Williams at (800) 492-8172 or recall@bcwilliams.com for refund instructions. Symptoms that need medical help Seek emergency care if someone who may have consumed the mix experiences: trouble breathing, swelling of lips or throat, coughing, dizziness, or severe stomach cramps. Recall ripple effect This Class I action arrives amid a wave of high-profile food recalls—ranging from tuna to soft drinks—underscoring stricter FDA scrutiny of undeclared allergens and contamination hazards. Food-safety attorneys warn that undeclared-allergen cases often lead to costly litigation, while grocery chains could face fines if recalled inventory remains on shelves. Staying updated The FDA’s Enforcement Report will post any expansion of lot numbers or retail distribution details. Consumers can sign up for free email alerts at fda.gov/recalls. Bottom line If you purchased commercial-size cake, bread, or roll mixes in late 2025 or 2026, verify the lot code today. When in doubt, throw it out—the risks of a severe allergic reaction far outweigh the price of a replacement mix.