Hometown Food Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix
Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, has initiated a limited voluntary recall of one lot of Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix due to the potential presence of undeclared egg.
This recall affects users of Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake Mix with the specific lot code, QA teams at Hometown Food Company and Element Food Solutions, and retail distributors of this product.
This incident highlights the operational risk of allergen cross-contamination or labeling omissions within a co-manufacturing relationship. For regulatory and quality professionals, it underscores the necessity of robust supplier quality agreements and finished product verification, especially when third-party processors are involved in the manufacturing chain. Failure to declare major allergens like eggs can result in Class I recall scenarios due to the risk of severe allergic reactions.
Verify that all co-manufacturer product specifications include comprehensive allergen testing. Audit finished product labeling against current master batch records to ensure all ingredients provided by third-party processors are accurately declared.
Chicago (May 20, 2026) – Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, today initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to e
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