Fact Check: Did the FDA Elevate a Cake Mix Recall to Its Most Dangerous Classification?

Claim: “The FDA elevated a cake mix recall to Class I (most dangerous) over undeclared milk allergens.”

Verdict: True

The FDA did upgrade a recall of bakery mixes to Class I, its most serious classification, due to undeclared milk — a major allergen that poses a serious health risk to people with milk allergies or sensitivities.

B.C. Williams Bakery Service of Dallas, Texas originally issued a voluntary recall on December 23, 2025 covering 866 bags across three products: 51 bags of Spice Cake Mix, 720 bags of Bread and Roll Mix, and 95 bags of Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix. All three contained milk not listed on the label.

In February 2026, the FDA elevated the recall to Class I, meaning the products could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Sources: FDA, NewsNation, Newsweek