More than 100 tubs of cream cheese have been urgently recalled because they may contain a potentially deadly undeclared ingredient.
Wisconsin-based Schreiber Foods, Inc is voluntarily recalling 144 cases of Honey Almond Cream Cheese spread because it has almonds that were not declared on the ingredient label.
For many of the millions of Americans who have an almond allergy, eating the cream cheese could be deadly and lead to a life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which can be fatal if not treated immediately.
The recalled products were distributed to Einstein Bros. Bagel locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming.
They were sold in six-ounce plastic tubs with Einstein Bros. Bagel labels. They had Honey Almond lids and a Plain cup label. The ‘best by’ date, found on the bottom of the cup, is July 21, 2026.
No illnesses have been reported so far.
The recall was initiated after discovering the shipment of the mismatched lid and cup. The FDA said the lid correctly identifies the product as Honey Almond, but the cup incorrectly says the cream cheese is Plain, which would not contain almonds.
A subsequent investigation indicated there was a limited packaging staging issue that was corrected. The review confirmed the issue was contained only to the recalled products.
More than 100 tubs of cream cheese have been recalled for containing a potentially deadly undeclared ingredient (stock image)
The FDA urged consumers who have purchased retail Einstein Bros. Brand Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread with a lot code of Jul 21, 2026LO and mismatched cup and lid to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions can also contact the company through its website.
Almonds fall under the category of tree nuts. Other tree nuts include Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, Japanese walnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts.
An estimated 4 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts, and an allergy to almonds is the third most common type, affecting between nine and 15 percent of people with tree nut allergies.
People exposed to an allergen such as almonds may experience anaphylaxis, an immune system overreaction that causes hives, swelling, wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing.
A person experiencing an anaphylactic reaction can go into anaphylactic shock when their blood pressure drops dangerously low, leading to vital organs, especially the brain and heart, to become starved of oxygen-rich blood.
Pictured above is the lid of the recalled cream cheese. The lid correctly indicates the flavor
Pictured above is the tub label for the recalled cream cheese. This label incorrectly reflects the cream cheese’s ingredients
The throat, tongue, and voice box can also swell shut, physically blocking any air from entering the lungs. The muscles around the bronchial tubes in the lungs, which help carry air, constrict, squeezing the airways shut, suffocating the person to death.
An epinephrine auto-injector, known as an EpiPen, is the first-line and most effective treatment to stop the progression of anaphylaxis.
The recall comes after hundreds of tubs of cream cheese from Made Fresh Salads were pulled from shelves due to contamination with the bacteria listeria.
That recall was given a Class I designation, which indicates ‘a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.’
