B.C. Williams Bakery Service Recalls Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Source: FDA · United States

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B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix because the product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

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What Happened

B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. of Dallas, Texas, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the product contains an undeclared milk allergen. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious classification, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix distributed nationwide. The specific product details are:

  • Product Name: Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix
  • Packaging: 50 lb. multi-wall, kraft, poly-lined moisture-proof bags
  • Code Information: 072925-220 and 071825-36
  • Recall Number: H-0501-2026
  • Distribution: Nationwide

What You Should Do

Consumers and commercial bakeries that have purchased the affected lots of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix should stop using the product immediately. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk should not consume or use this mix in food production. While the source data does not provide a specific consumer hotline, the recalling firm is located at 6000 Denton Dr, Dallas, TX 75235-6626.

Why This Matters

This recall is critical for individuals with milk allergies. Consumption of undeclared milk can lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Source

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Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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B.C. Williams Bakery Service, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix because the product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label.
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