Outside The Breadbox Bread Crumbs Recalled Over Undeclared Egg and Milk
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VH FOODS INC has recalled 4,497 units of Outside The Breadbox Bread Crumbs distributed in eight states due to undeclared egg and milk allergens.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references CO, MS, ND, NE, RI, TN, TX, WI. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
VH FOODS INC of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has initiated a voluntary recall of Outside The Breadbox brand Bread Crumbs. The recall was prompted by the discovery that the product contains undeclared egg and milk allergens. For individuals with a sensitivity or allergy to these ingredients, consumption of the product poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 4,497 units (8 oz packages) of the following product:
- Brand: Outside The Breadbox
- Product: Bread Crumbs
- Packaging: Clear stand-up pouch
- UPC: 873799001554
- Lot Code: 0325
- Best By Date: 05/25/26
The product was distributed to the following states: Colorado (CO), Mississippi (MS), North Dakota (ND), Nebraska (NE), Rhode Island (RI), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), and Wisconsin (WI).
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Outside The Breadbox Bread Crumbs are advised to check their pantries for the specified lot code and "Best By" date. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg or milk should not consume the product.
Why This Matters
This is a Class I recall, the highest classification level, indicating that the use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death due to the presence of undeclared allergens.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0481-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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