Prince Bakery Recalls Breads Over Undeclared Milk and Sesame

BRONX, N.Y. (August 19, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Prince Bakery Inc. is recalling five bread products over undeclared milk and sesame.

According to the FDA, a routine inspection identified missing allergen information on the packaging. The affected breads reached bodegas and small retail markets across the Bronx and Westchester, New York.

Prince Bakery recall: quick summary

Specifically, the recall involves Prince breads sold in packages ranging from 8 to 12 ounces. Depending on the product, the packaging failed to declare milk or sesame properly.

Additionally, Prince Bakery linked the labeling problem to a temporary breakdown in its production and packaging processes. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported.

What happened?

According to the FDA notice, a routine inspection found that several Prince Bakery bread packages did not properly declare milk or sesame.

Specifically, the Spanish-Style bread contains whey milk, but its packaging did not list milk in the Contains statement. Meanwhile, the affected Italian and French breads did not declare sesame in their ingredient lists or Contains statements.

The company distributed the breads through bodegas and small retail markets across the Bronx and Westchester, New York. Although the products have a shelf life of three to five days, some consumers may have frozen them.

Importantly, the FDA warned that people with allergies or severe sensitivities to milk or sesame could experience a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.” Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported.

Affected products

Product	Size	Package colors	Issue	Distribution
Prince Pan de Manteca Spanish Style Bread	8 oz, 227 g	Blue, yellow, and green	Undeclared milk	Bronx and Westchester, New York
Prince Sesame Italian Bread Large	12 oz, 340 g	Green and yellow	Undeclared sesame	Bronx and Westchester, New York
Prince Sesame French Bread Large	12 oz, 340 g	Green and yellow	Undeclared sesame	Bronx and Westchester, New York
Prince Sesame Italian Bread	8 oz, 227 g	Red and yellow	Undeclared sesame	Bronx and Westchester, New York
Prince Sesame Long French Bread	10 oz, 284 g	Red and yellow	Undeclared sesame	Bronx and Westchester, New York

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, Prince Bakery attributed the labeling problem to a temporary breakdown in its production and packaging processes.

As a result, affected packages did not properly disclose milk or sesame, leaving consumers without complete allergen information.

For people with allergies or severe sensitivities, consuming these allergens can cause serious or potentially life-threatening reactions. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled breads.

Food safety insight

“When several products move through the same production and packaging operation, allergen information needs to remain connected to the correct product at every stage,” said Divina Grace Barroso, Head of FSQA at Source86.

“For bakeries producing multiple bread varieties, packaging controls should verify that each product reaches the correct bag with the required allergen declarations. Building that verification into packaging operations can help prevent a production error from becoming an undeclared allergen risk for consumers.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers who purchased Prince bread products included in the recall should:

• Check the package for the Prince brand and the affected product name.
• Look at the package size and colors to determine whether the bread matches an affected product.
• Remember that some products may still be stored frozen, despite their normal shelf life of three to five days.
• Do not consume the recalled bread if you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or sesame.
• Discard the affected product as recommended in the recall notice.
• Contact Prince Bakery with questions about the recalled breads.

Consumer contact

• Phone: 718 584 2127
• Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Behind the brand

Prince Bakery operates in the Bronx, New York, and produces several styles of bread, including Italian, French, and Spanish-Style varieties.

The company distributes its products through local retail channels, including bodegas and small markets. In this case, the affected breads reached retailers across the Bronx and Westchester.

While Prince Bakery attributed the issue to a temporary production and packaging breakdown, the FDA notice does not provide further details about the company’s corrective actions.

Other relevant recalls

The most closely related Source86 recalls are:

• Frankie’s Organic Recalls Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs Over Undeclared Milk
• Prolon Recalls Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread Over Undeclared Tree Nuts
• Sun Noodle Recalls Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base Over Undeclared Fish Allergen
• Blank Slate Creamery Recalls Vegan Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Coconut Fudge Sandwiches Over Undeclared Egg Allergen

Regulatory context

The Prince Bakery recall reflects a broader food safety concern involving products that reach consumers without complete allergen information.

For manufacturers, accurate labeling requires controls that connect ingredients, allergen declarations, and the correct packaging throughout production. Additionally, final label verification can help identify discrepancies before products enter distribution.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Prince Bakery recall highlights why accurate allergen labeling remains essential for protecting consumers. Strong verification processes can help manufacturers catch packaging errors before products reach store shelves.

For now, consumers should check their Prince breads and discard affected products. Those with milk or sesame allergies should not consume the recalled breads.

Meanwhile, Source86 supports food companies with ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, private label production, and supply chain management. Contact us to learn how we can support safer and more transparent operations.

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