Schreiber Foods Einstein Bros. Cream Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Almonds, Do You Have It?

Schreiber Foods, Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin has voluntarily recalled 144 cases of Einstein Bros. Bagels Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread because it may contain undeclared almonds. The recall was announced on March 27, 2026, and published by the FDA the following day. The affected product was distributed to Einstein Bros. Bagels locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. If you or someone in your household has a tree nut allergy, stop using this product immediately and check the lot code below.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Recall Announced	March 27, 2026
Announced By	Schreiber Foods, Inc. — Green Bay, WI
Product Name	Einstein Bros. Bagels Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread
Package Size	6-ounce plastic cup
Lot Code	Best If Used By Jul 21, 2026 LO (printed on bottom of cup)
States Affected	Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming
Number of Cases Recalled	144 cases
Reason for Recall	Mismatched lid/cup — almonds not listed on cup label
Health Risk	Serious or life-threatening allergic reaction
Illnesses Reported	None as of recall date
What to Do	Do not consume — return to store for full refund
Contact	einsteinbros.com/contact
FDA Recall Page	fda.gov (March 28, 2026)

Is YOUR Cream Cheese Part of This Recall?

This is the most important question — and most articles don’t answer it clearly enough. Here’s exactly how to check in under 60 seconds:

Pick up your 6-ounce plastic cup and check ALL three things:

✅ 1. The brand label on the cup — Does it say “Plain”? ✅ 2. The lid — Does it say “Honey Almond”? ✅ 3. The bottom of the cup — Does the lot code read “Best If Used By Jul 21, 2026 LO”?

If the lid says Honey Almond but the cup says Plain, and the lot code matches “Jul 21, 2026 LO,” your product is part of this recall. Do not consume it.

If your cup lid and cup label both say the same thing (both Honey Almond, or both Plain), your product is not part of this recall.

I Already Ate It — What Should I Do Right Now?

This is the question almost every other article skips. Here’s what matters:

If you have NO known tree nut allergy: You are not in danger. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported as of the recall date. The risk is specifically to people with almond or tree nut allergies.

If you DO have a tree nut or almond allergy and you already ate this product:

• Watch closely for symptoms. Symptoms of a tree nut allergy usually appear within minutes after exposure to tree nut proteins.
• Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include hives, vomiting, or trouble breathing.
• If you have epinephrine, use it at the first sign of a severe reaction. Repeat after 5 to 15 minutes if symptoms don’t improve. Call 911 even if the epinephrine helped.
• Go to the emergency room immediately if you experience swelling of the face, mouth, or throat, difficulty breathing, or feel faint — do not wait to see if it gets worse.

Save the product packaging. If you or a family member had a reaction, you’ll want the lot code and packaging when speaking to a doctor or if you decide to consult an attorney.

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What Caused This Recall?

This voluntary recall was initiated after a shipment was discovered with mismatched lids and cups. The lid correctly identifies the product as Honey Almond cream cheese, but the cup label incorrectly identifies the product as Plain — which contains no almonds.

Schreiber Foods traced the issue to a packaging staging error during production, which has since been corrected. The company’s internal review confirmed the problem was contained to this single product and lot only.

In plain terms: almond-containing cream cheese was placed into cups labeled as plain. Any consumer with a tree nut allergy reading the cup label — as they are supposed to do under federal law — would have had no warning that they were about to consume almonds.

Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), food companies must clearly label their products if they contain tree nuts. This recall reflects a failure of that packaging obligation, even if the cause was an accidental staging error rather than an intentional omission.

Who Is Schreiber Foods? What You Should Know

Schreiber Foods is one of the largest private-label dairy manufacturers in the United States, producing cream cheese and other dairy products for major retail and foodservice brands. This is not their first recall involving cream cheese.

In May 2024, Schreiber Foods recalled over 836,000 units of cream cheese products under multiple brand names — including Dunkin, Kroger, Aldi’s Happy Farms, and Hy-Vee — due to potential Salmonella contamination. Those products were distributed across 19 states and Puerto Rico.

This pattern matters for consumers, particularly those with serious food allergies, who rely on manufacturers to maintain rigorous packaging and contamination controls.

Who Is at Risk?

• People with tree nut or almond allergies face the most serious risk from this recall. Along with peanuts and shellfish, tree nuts are among the food allergens most frequently linked to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing and can send the body into shock.
• Parents of children with nut allergies should be especially alert. Research shows over 2% of the pediatric population is affected by tree nut allergies, and many carry those allergies into adulthood.
• People who purchased this product for someone else — at a breakfast, office meeting, or family gathering — should immediately inform anyone who may have consumed it if they have a known nut allergy.
• Consumers without nut allergies are not at medical risk from this recall.

How to Get Your Full Refund — Step by Step

Step 1 — Stop using the product. Do not consume it, even if you feel it’s probably fine.

Step 2 — Confirm the lot code. Check the bottom of the cup for “Best If Used By Jul 21, 2026 LO” and verify the lid says Honey Almond while the cup says Plain.

Step 3 — Return it to your Einstein Bros. Bagels location. Consumers who purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, according to Schreiber Foods’ recall notice. You do not need a receipt to return a recalled product in most cases.

Step 4 — Contact Einstein Bros. if you have questions. Consumers with questions may contact the company through the Einstein Bros. website at einsteinbros.com/contact.

Step 5 — Report your experience to the FDA. If you had a reaction or want to flag your experience, submit a report at fda.gov/safety/medwatch.

Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes.

Could This Lead to a Lawsuit?

No class action lawsuit has been filed related to this specific recall as of the time of writing. However, consumers who experienced an allergic reaction after consuming the mislabeled product may have legal options worth exploring.

Under FALCPA, food manufacturers have a legal duty to accurately label allergens. A packaging failure that results in physical harm — particularly anaphylaxis requiring emergency treatment — can form the basis of a personal injury claim. If multiple consumers were harmed, a class action could follow.

If you or a family member had a reaction:

• Seek medical attention first and document all treatment received.
• Save the product packaging, receipts, and any photos of the lid/cup mismatch.
• Contact a personal injury or food safety attorney. Many offer free consultations.
• File a complaint with the FDA at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

We will update this article if any class action litigation is filed.

Important Dates

Milestone	Date
Recall Initiated by Schreiber Foods	March 27, 2026
FDA Recall Published	March 28, 2026
Recall Classification	TBD — FDA classification pending
Claim Deadline (personal injury)	Varies by state — consult attorney
Class Action Filed	None as of April 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to get my refund from the Schreiber Foods recall? 

No. Getting your refund is simple — return the recalled product to your Einstein Bros. Bagels location. No lawyer, receipt, or paperwork is required. A lawyer is only relevant if you experienced a physical allergic reaction and want to explore compensation for medical costs or other damages.

Is this Schreiber Foods recall legitimate? 

Yes. The recall was voluntarily issued by Schreiber Foods, Inc. on March 27, 2026, and officially published on the FDA’s website on March 28, 2026. You can verify it directly at fda.gov by searching “Schreiber Foods” under recalls.

When will I receive my refund? 

Refunds for recalled food products are typically issued on the spot when you return the item to the store. You do not need to wait for a settlement or legal process. Return the product to your Einstein Bros. Bagels location with or without a receipt.

What if I threw the product away — can I still get a refund?

 You may still be able to request a refund by contacting Einstein Bros. directly at einsteinbros.com/contact and explaining what happened. Having a photo of the packaging, especially the lot code on the bottom, will help support your request.

Will eating this accidentally affect my taxes?

 No. A product refund for a recalled food item is not taxable income. This only applies to refunds — compensation from a legal settlement may have different tax treatment.

My child ate this cream cheese at school or daycare — what should I do?

 If your child has a known tree nut or almond allergy, contact their pediatrician or seek emergency care right away if any symptoms appear. If no allergy is known and no symptoms have developed, the risk is low. Notify the school or daycare and share the recall information so they can check their inventory.

Is plain Einstein Bros. cream cheese also recalled? 

No. Schreiber Foods confirmed that the packaging issue was limited to a specific batch and has since been corrected. No other products are believed to be affected. Only the 6-ounce Honey Almond cup with the mismatched Plain label and lot code “Jul 21, 2026 LO” is recalled.

I bought this in a different state — is my product affected? 

The recalled product was shipped only to Einstein Bros. Bagels locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming. If you purchased the product outside those four states, your product is not part of this recall. If you’re unsure, check the lot code on the bottom of the cup.

Sources & References

• FDA Official Recall Notice — Schreiber Foods, Inc. (March 28, 2026): fda.gov/safety/recalls

Last Updated: April 16, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Legal claims and health outcomes depend on specific facts and individual circumstances. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney or medical professional.