FDA Escalates Recall of Cake Mixes to Highest Danger Level Over Allergen Risk

Hundreds of bags of cake and bread mixes contain undeclared milk that could trigger life-threatening reactions in allergic individuals.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has elevated a nationwide recall of cake and bread mixes to a Class I designation, its most serious warning, due to the risk of severe illness or death from undeclared milk allergens. The recall involves 866 total bags of mixes from Dallas-based distributor B.C. Williams Bakery Service, including Spice Cake Mix, Bread and Roll Mix, and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix.

Why it matters

Milk allergies are one of the most common food allergies, especially in children, and can cause symptoms ranging from vomiting and hives to the life-threatening reaction of anaphylaxis. This recall highlights the importance of proper allergen labeling to protect public health, especially for widely distributed food products.

The details

The recalled mixes may contain undeclared milk that could trigger severe reactions in people with milk allergies. The products were packaged in 50-pound bags and include 51 bags of Spice Cake Mix, 720 bags of Bread and Roll Mix, and 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix. A Class I recall is the FDA's most serious designation, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

  • The recall was first announced in December 2025.

The players

B.C. Williams Bakery Service

A Dallas-based distribution company that produced the recalled cake and bread mixes.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that oversees food safety and issued the Class I recall for the potentially dangerous cake and bread mixes.

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What’s next

The FDA has not provided any information on when the recalled products were distributed or if any injuries have been reported.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the critical importance of accurate allergen labeling to protect public health, especially for widely distributed food products that could trigger life-threatening reactions in vulnerable individuals.