FDA recall, , High risk
Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix
Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix may contain undeclared egg, posing a risk of serious allergic reaction.
Recall ended Jul 31, 2026. Still check yours.
What happened
Hometown Food Company of Chicago, Illinois, initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix on May 20, 2026, because it may contain undeclared egg.
The recall, done in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, covers 5,340 cases of the mix, which were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The FDA added the recall to its Enforcement Report on June 2, 2026.
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What to do
If a code on your package is listed below:
- 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.
- Please call our toll-free number at 1-855-206-9517 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.
Is your mix affected?
Match the UPC, lot code and best-by date listed under your product.
A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.
Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix
- UPC
- 8 1000156076 8
- Lot code
- 5 265
- Best-by date
- MAR 24, 2027
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
- 20 states
- Company
- Hometown Food CompanyChicago, Illinois
- Hazard
- Undeclared egg
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 99030
- Recall number
- H-0903-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 5,340 Cases
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall · Announced by the company
Listed on Recall Canary
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Recall ended
Summary updated



