Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix recall: May contain undeclared egg

Recall published 5 months ago

May contain undeclared egg.

Birch Benders Bakery — recalled bakeryBirch Benders Bakery — recalled bakery (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared egg

This recall is a labelling failure: egg 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 egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare egg, 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

Recall number
H-0903-2026
Published
May 20, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Birch Benders
Product type
Bakery
Units affected
5,340 Cases
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
Lot 5 265 Best if Used By MAR 24 2027
UPC codes
810001560768
Reports of harm
There have been no reports of illnesses associated with this product to date.

Products covered by this recall

Sweet Potato Pancake & Waffle Mix

What the company announced

Chicago (May 20, 2026) – Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, today initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed nationwide and sold through grocery, natural food retailers and online channels across the U.S.

The following product details identify the affected item included in this recall:

Item name : Birch Benders 12 oz Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix

Case item code : 8 1000156076 5

UPC item code : 8 1000156076 8

Lot code : 5 265 • Best-If-Used-By date: MAR 24, 2027

There have been no reports of illnesses associated with this product to date.

Only Best-If-Used-By Date MAR 24, 2027, with the Lot Code 5 265 are impacted . No other Birch Benders or Hometown Food Company products are impacted by this limited, voluntary recall and are safe to consume. All products with other Best-If-Used-By Dates and Lot Codes are not affected by this recall. Best-If-Used-By Dates and the Lot Code can be found on the back of the package above the Nutritional Facts.

If you have the affected product in a home or business, please discard it immediately or return it to the retail location where it was purchased for a refund. This voluntary recall is being made with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause and are offering replacement coupons for your product. Please call our toll-free number at 1-855-206-9517 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

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 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 810001560768

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 5 265

Model or item number

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

  • 8 1000156076 5
  • 8 1000156076 8
  • 2027

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz

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 Egg

Birch Benders — This recall is a labelling failure: egg 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 egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

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: If you have the affected product in a home or business, please discard it immediately or return it to the retail location where it was purchased for a refund.

Company contact: Hometown Food Company — Consumers: 1-855-206-9517

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.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Birch Benders bakery recalled?

May contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 810001560768; lot code 5 265; model number 8 1000156076 5, 8 1000156076 8, 2027. 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 egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: If you have the affected product in a home or business, please discard it immediately or return it to the retail location where it was purchased for a refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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