A brand of pecan bars is being recalled due to unidentified allergens.

Cheesecake Royale, Inc. has recalled a batch of its Bake-a-holic Pecan Bars after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) flagged undeclared allergens that could pose a serious risk to consumers.

The recall, classified as Class II, involves 60 cases—each containing 48 bars—distributed in Texas.

Newsweek has contacted Cheesecake Royale for comment via email.

Why It Matters

According to the FDA, millions of people in the U.S. have food allergies or food sensitivities.

Food sensitivities can range from mild reactions to potentially life-threatening symptoms. The FDA recognizes nine major food allergens: milk, eggs, sesame, fish, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.

What To Know

According to the FDA, a review of product labels revealed key discrepancies in the pecan bars. While the ingredient list included unsalted butter and heavy cream, at least one label failed to declare milk or dairy in the “Contains” statement.

Further inspection also found that “soy” had been removed entirely from the allergen declaration. Such omissions could endanger individuals with severe food allergies who rely on the “Contains” statement to avoid potentially life-threatening reactions.

The FDA has classified the recall as a Class II health risk. This classification is used when exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or when the probability of serious adverse health effects is remote.

The recall was initiated on June 17, 2025. The company has not reported any illnesses or adverse reactions tied to the mislabeled pecan bars.

The FDA advises consumers with milk or soy allergies to avoid the recalled product and either return it to the place of purchase or discard it safely. Retailers in Texas have been instructed to remove the affected items from shelves.

The recall is ongoing.

What People Are Saying

In a previous email to Newsweek in January about food recalls, the FDA said: “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.”

It 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.”

What Happens Next

Consumers who have a dairy or soy allery who purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them.