The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0675-2026·Announced 2026-05-06

Einstein Bros cream cheese cups mislabeled, hiding an almond allergen

Einstein Bros Bagels Honey Almond Double-Whipped Shmear is being recalled because the cup label reads Plain Whipped Cream Cheese Spread, leaving almond undeclared.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Allergen mislabeling on a common allergen: almond is present but the cup label does not declare it, which the rubric places at High.

Plain-English summary

Einstein Bros Bagels Honey Almond Double-Whipped Shmear, net weight 6 oz (170 g), UPC 8 75343 00001 3, is being recalled. The top lid label identifies the product as Honey Almond Double-Whipped Shmear, but the cup label reads Plain Whipped Cream Cheese Spread. The action covers 940 cases of 30 units.

The stated reason is an undeclared allergen, almond. Almond is a tree nut and a major food allergen required to be declared. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

The affected best-if-used-by date is Jul 21 2026. Distribution was to California, Colorado, Oregon and South Carolina.

People with a tree nut allergy or sensitivity should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has eaten it and has an allergic reaction should seek medical advice.

The recalled product

Product
Top Lid Label: Einstein Bros Bagels Honey Almond Double-Whipped Shmear. Cup Label: Plain Whipped Cream Cheese Spread. Net Wt 6 oz (170g). UPC 8 75343 00001 3. Keep Refrigerated. Made For Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc., Lakewood, CO 80228.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best if Used By: Jul 21 2026

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: