Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ben E. Keith, Rodeo Goat, Casa Linda Brioche loaves, Brioche Buns recall: May contain undeclared milk, soy and yellow FD&C # 5

Recall published 1+ years ago

May contain undeclared milk, soy and yellow FD&C # 5

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3 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

This recall is a labelling failure: milk is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy, Wheat Milk or Yellow FD&C#5 run the risk of possible serious allergic reaction if consumed.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
March 25, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ben E. Keith, Rodeo Goat, Casa Linda
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Texas
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Brioche loaves, Brioche Buns

What the company announced

The Bakery Group of Dallas, Tx is recalling 629 cases of Dense Brioche Pullman loaves, #654203 and 104 cases of 4.5in Brioche HB Buns, #54500 because they may contain undeclared Milk, Soy and Yellow FD&C#5. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy, Wheat Milk or Yellow FD&C#5 run the risk of possible serious allergic reaction if consumed.

The Bakery Group sold these 2 products to Ben E. Keith of Ft. Worth, Tx and Rodeo Goat Casa Linda Store in Dallas, TX.

The improper labels were applied to these 2 products that are specifically produced for Ben E. Keith Ft. Worth and Rodeo Goat Casa Linda through wholesale distribution between the dates of December 24, 2024 and March 12, 2025.

The 2 products can be identified as being delivered in a brown box with the Ben E. Keith Label on the case, product code 654203 and product code 54500. The Brioche Pullman Loaves sold to Rodeo Goat Casa Linda can be identified as being delivered in a brown box with the label Rodeo Goat Casa Linda Brioche Pullman Loaf.

The Dense Brioche Pullman loaves are packaged 7 loaves to a case and the 4.5in Brioche HB Buns are packaged 48 to a case.

The label clearly states the product code as 654203 for the Dense Brioche Pullman that was sold to Ben E. Keith and Brioche Pullman Loaf that was sold to Rodeo Goat Casa Linda. They are no identifying lot numbers.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after a routine inspection by The State of Texas Health and Human Services that the product(s) did not have a containment statement on the label reflecting the product contains Milk, Soy, Wheat and Yellow FD&C #5 was distributed in packaging not revealing the presence of these allergens and after further investigation we concluded that the problem was caused by human error in our labeling and packaging department and has been corrected as of March 19, 2025.

Ben E, Keith Ft. Worth and Rodeo Goat Casa Linda customers who purchased the Dense Brioche Pullman Loaves and the Brioch Pullman Loaves, code #654203 as well as the 4.5in Brioche HB Buns, code #54500 between December 24, 2025 and March 12, 2025 that have any remaining inventory in their possession should contact their distributor, either Ben E. Keith Ft. Worth or The Bakery Group Distribution for re-labeling or a refund. Customers with any questions may contact The Bakery Group at 214-823-3943 Monday — Friday 8am-4pm.

We greatly apologize for this error and any inconvenience this has caused our distributors and customers.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 654203

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Ben E. Keith, Rodeo Goat, Casa Linda — This recall is a labelling failure: milk is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Worth or The Bakery Group Distribution for re-labeling or a refund.

Company contact: The Bakery Group — Consumers: The Bakery Group, 214-823-3943

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ben E. Keith, Rodeo Goat, Casa Linda other food products recalled?

May contain undeclared milk, soy and yellow FD&C # 5 People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy, Wheat Milk or Yellow FD&C#5 run the risk of possible serious allergic reaction if consumed.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 654203. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Worth or The Bakery Group Distribution for re-labeling or a refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Texas.

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