Hometown Food Company recalled a specific lot of Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix on May 20 because it may contain an undeclared egg—posing serious risk for people with egg allergies. The company said it was not aware of any illnesses as of Ma
A breakfast plan can turn into a health scare in an instant—especially for people who live with egg allergies. On May 20. Hometown Food Company issued a voluntary recall for a select lot of Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix after the product was found to potentially contain an undeclared egg.
The recall matters because undeclared allergens can trigger reactions that range from severe to life-threatening. The company said the risk is most serious for consumers with an egg allergy or sensitivity.
Hometown Food Company’s recall is limited to a single lot code of the 12-ounce mix. As of May 21, the company said it was not aware of any illnesses tied to the recalled product.
The affected product is labeled as:
Item name: Birch Benders Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix
Size: 12-ounces
Case item code: 8 1000156076 58 1000156076 85
Lot code: March 24, 2027
Best by date: March 24, 2027
Other Birch Benders products with different lot codes and best by dates are stated to be safe to consume.
The recalled mix was sold nationwide at grocery and natural food retailers, as well as through online stores across the U.S., according to the recall report.
For consumers who have the affected product, the company’s instructions are direct: discard the pancake mix or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. People with questions can call Hometown Food Company at 855-206-9517 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
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Egg?? I swear these mixes are supposed to be “easy breakfast” not like a surprise allergy bomb.
So it’s only one lot code, right? I feel like people will still buy it thinking it’s fine. But if there’s an undeclared egg that’s messed up for anyone with allergies.
Wait I saw “best by March 24, 2027” and I’m like… that’s way in the future?? How is it recalled if it’s not even old yet? I mean I get the egg risk, but it sounds weird to me.
I don’t even have egg allergies and I’m confused like why would egg be in sweet potato pancake mix at all. Also isn’t this the kind of thing where the label just got messed up from the factory? They should’ve tested every box, not just “we weren’t aware of illnesses.”