FDA Classifies Cake Mix Recall as Most Serious Risk Level

The nationwide recall involves undeclared milk in Spice Cake Mix and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix products.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a nationwide recall of commercial cake mixes produced by B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. as Class I, the agency's most serious risk category. The recall involves Spice Cake Mix and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix that may contain undeclared milk, a major food allergen.

Why it matters

A Class I recall is used when the FDA determines there is a reasonable probability that exposure to a product could result in serious adverse health consequences or death. The undeclared milk allergen poses a serious risk for individuals with milk allergies who may be unaware of its presence in the recalled cake mixes.

The details

The recalled products were packaged in 50-pound bags and distributed nationwide. The Spice Cake Mix recall covers 51 bags under Batch 221, while the Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix recall covers 95 bags with code information 072925-220 and 071825-36. Both recalls are tied to the same FDA event ID, 98231, and were initiated on December 23, 2025 by the manufacturer.

  • The recalls were initiated on December 23, 2025.
  • The products were classified as Class I on February 12, 2026.

The players

B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc.

A Dallas-based company that produced the recalled Spice Cake Mix and Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix products.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that classified the nationwide cake mix recall as its most serious risk level, Class I.

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The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of accurate allergen labeling to protect consumers, especially those with food allergies. The FDA's decision to classify this as a Class I recall underscores the serious health risks posed by the undeclared milk ingredient in these cake mix products.