Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Blue Oven Bakery English muffin recall: Undeclared milk

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared milk

The hazard: Undeclared milk

An undeclared allergen — milk — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: Undeclared milk

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

Recall number
H-0173-2026
Published
October 31, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Blue Oven Bakery
Product type
Bakery
Units affected
~4,500 bags
Distribution
Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio
Lot / code info
No codes applied, but customers receive a copy of the order sheet with the production date listed.
UPC codes
198715684322
Reports of harm
No reports of illnesses involving this product have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

English muffin

What the company announced

Cincinnati, Ohio (October 31, 2025) Blue Oven Bakery, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall on their english muffin for misbranding due to the milk allergen not being declared on the label. The english muffin was sold fresh as a baked product in a 13.04 oz sealed plastic bag.

These products have been produced since 04/24/25 with the last production date of 10/24/2025, and were sold at the following locations:

Harvest Market- 308 Main St. Milford, OH 45150

Country Fresh Market- 8315 Beechmont Ave. #15 Cincinnati, OH 45255

Kremers Market- 755 Buttermilk Pike Crescent Springs, KY 41017

Back Ally Mercantile- 221 Walnut St. #102 Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

European Cafe- 9450 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242

No reports of illnesses involving this product have been reported. Individuals exhibiting signs or symptoms of a foodborne illness, or an allergic reaction should contact a physician immediately. If you would like to return these products for a full refund, please do so at 1719 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 on 11/4/25 or 11/5/25.

If you have any questions, please contact Blue Oven Bakery at 513.706.0901 or [email protected] .

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 4 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.

  • 198715684322

Package size

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

  • 13.04 oz
  • 13.4 oz
  • 4 pack

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

Blue Oven Bakery — An undeclared allergen — milk — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. 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.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: If you would like to return these products for a full refund, please do so at 1719 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 on 11/4/25 or 11/5/25.

Company contact: Blue Oven Bakery, Inc.

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 Blue Oven Bakery bakery recalled?

Undeclared milk Undeclared milk

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 198715684322. 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: If you would like to return these products for a full refund, please do so at 1719 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 on 11/4/25 or 11/5/25.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio.

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