Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Outside the Breadbox Bread Crumbs recall: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Egg and Milk

Recall published 10 months ago

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Egg and Milk

Outside the Breadbox Bakery — recalled bakeryOutside the Breadbox Bakery — recalled bakery (photo 2)
2 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: Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Egg and 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-0481-2026
Published
January 12, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Outside the Breadbox
Product type
Bakery
Units affected
4497 units (8 oz packages)
Distribution
Colorado
Lot / code info
Lot code: 0325 and BEST BY DATE 05/25/26
UPC codes
873899001554, 873799001554
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Bread Crumbs

What the company announced

January 12, 2026, VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox of Colorado Springs, CO is recalling its 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" because they may contain undeclared egg and milk.

The recalled "Bread Crumbs" were distributed in Colorado retail stores and through mail orders ( store.outsidethebreadbox.com ) between 11/24/2025 and 12/01/2025.

The Bread Crumbs product is packaged in a clear stand up pouch, net wt. 8oz, has the UPC 873899001554, and stamped with an expiration date of 05/20/2026 on the bottom.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the egg and milk product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of eggs or milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.

This was an isolated incident occurring on one production date.

Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-719-633-3434.

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 10 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.

  • 873899001554
  • 873799001554

Lot or batch code

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

  • 0325
  • 25
  • 26

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 05/20/2026
  • 25
  • 26

Package size

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

  • 8 ounce
  • 8 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 Milk

Outside the Breadbox — 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. 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: Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: VH Foods Inc. DBA Outside The Breadbox — Consumers: 1-719-633-3434

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 Outside the Breadbox bakery recalled?

Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Egg and Milk Potential or Undeclared Allergen – Egg and Milk

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 873899001554, 873799001554; lot code 0325, 25, 26; best-by date 05/20/2026 or 25. 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: Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of "Bread Crumbs" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Colorado.

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