A recall has been issued for Bake-a-holic Pecan Bars by Cheesecake Royale, Inc., following an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that uncovered discrepancies in allergen labeling. The affected product was distributed in Texas and is no longer available for sale.
According to regulatory documents, the FDA classified the recall as a Class II health risk, which typically applies to products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse effects. In its coverage of the event, Newsweek noted that no consumer illnesses have been reported. The investigation and monitoring of the recall remain ongoing under federal oversight.
60 Cases Recalled in Texas
The recall, which began on June 17, 2025, involves 60 cases, each containing 48 pecan bars, distributed exclusively in Texas. The products were sold through retail outlets, and the recall is still ongoing.
Retailers in Texas have been instructed to immediately remove the affected product from shelves. Consumers who have purchased the bars are advised to return them to the point of purchase or discard them safely, especially if they have known allergies to milk or soy.
Undeclared Milk and Soy Pose Allergy Risk
According to FDA inspectors, the bars’ labeling failed to declare milk in the required “Contains” statement, despite listing unsalted butter and heavy cream in the ingredients list. In addition, the allergen soy was entirely absent from the allergen declaration.
These omissions could pose a health risk to individuals with severe food allergies who rely on precise labeling to avoid allergic reactions. The FDA identifies nine major allergens that must be clearly disclosed on food packaging: milk, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.
No Reported Illnesses So Far
To date, Cheesecake Royale, Inc. has not reported any illnesses or adverse effects associated with the consumption of the mislabeled Bake-a-holic Pecan Bars. The recall was initiated as a voluntary action, consistent with the typical response expected from food manufacturers upon identification of labeling issues involving regulated allergens.
The company is currently working in coordination with federal authorities, including the FDA, to ensure the affected product is removed from distribution and no longer available to consumers. Efforts are also underway to monitor compliance, notify retail partners, and mitigate any potential risks to individuals with food allergies.
FDA Explains How Recalls Work
In a previous email to Newsweek in January concerning food recalls, the FDA stated:
Most recalls in the U.S. are carried out voluntarily by the product manufacturer and when a company issues a public warning, typically via news release, to inform the public of a voluntary product recall, the FDA shares that release on our website as a public service.
The FDA’s role during a voluntary, firm-initiated, recall is to review the recall strategy, evaluate the health hazard presented by the product, monitor the recall, and as appropriate alert the public and other companies in the supply chain about the recall.
The agency added:
The FDA provides public access to information on recalls by posting a listing of recalls according to their classification in the FDA Enforcement Report, including the specific action taken by the recalling company. The FDA Enforcement Report is designed to provide a public listing of products in the marketplace that are being recalled.
Cheesecake Royale Contacted by Newsweek
Newsweek has contacted Cheesecake Royale, Inc. for comment via email, though no public statement has been released by the company at this time.
Consumers with milk or soy allergies who have purchased the Bake-a-holic Pecan Bars should not consume the product under any circumstances. The FDA urges them to return the item to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it in a safe manner to avoid accidental exposure.
More information, including updates on the recall, can be found through the FDA Enforcement Report, which tracks and publishes all active recall notices in the U.S. food system.
