A Popular Bagel Chain Recalls Cream Cheese Due to Allergen Risk
A well-known bagel chain has issued a recall for one of its cream cheese products after it was found to potentially contain an undeclared ingredient, which could lead to serious allergic reactions. Schreiber Foods, Inc., based in Green Bay, Wyoming, is recalling 144 cups of its Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread intended for Einstein Bros. Bagels. This action was announced in a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday.
The six-ounce cream cheese spreads were incorrectly labeled as “Plain,” which means individuals with allergies or severe sensitivities to almonds may experience serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product. The affected items can be identified by their “Best If Used By” date of July 21, 2026. These products were distributed to Einstein Bros. Bagel locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
Despite being mislabeled, the cream cheese cups do have a “Honey Almond” lid, which correctly identifies the product. However, the FDA noted that a subsequent investigation revealed a limited packaging staging issue that was corrected. The review confirmed that the problem was contained to this specific product only.
Although no illnesses have been reported at the time of writing, consumers are advised to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Almonds are considered a tree nut, which is one of the nine major food allergens in the United States. The other eight allergens include wheat, soy, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, milk, peanuts, and sesame. Allergic reactions to these foods can range from mild symptoms like hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening reactions known as anaphylaxis, which can involve respiratory problems and shock.
Recent Allergy-Related Product Recalls
Several other food products have been recalled recently due to similar concerns about undeclared allergens. Earlier this month, Frito-Lay recalled select eight-ounce bags of its Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips because they may contain jalapeño-flavored potato chips that could include milk, an ingredient not listed on the label.
The recalled chips may have been distributed as early as January 15, 2026, to various retailers, including grocery, convenience, and drug stores in six states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
In another incident last month, Juniper Granola, LLC, based in Rochester, New York, recalled its Chocolate Cherry and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Junebars. These snacks may contain milk and soy, which were not listed on the product’s label. Junebars are typically made with dairy-free and soy-free chocolate chips, leading to an immediate recall once the error was discovered.
