CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Jun 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Italian Bread Crumbs recalled by Topnotch Foods

Topnotch Foods is recalling Italian Bread Crumbs, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 30 Apr 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes4/4/19
Quantity recalled7,200 lbs.

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1434-2019
FDA event ID
82762
Recalling firm
Topnotch Foods, Vernon, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 Apr 2019
FDA classified
31 May 2019
Reported
12 Jun 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Undeclared Soy
Product category
Protein Powder

Timeline

30 Apr 2019Recall initiated by company
31 May 2019Classified by FDA+31 days
12 Jun 2019Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

California Department of Public Health inspection at the facility found undeclared soy lecithin.

Product as listed by the FDA

Topnotch Foods Italian Bread Crumbs: 10 lb. Net Wt.. 10 lbs. (4.54 Kg) Item number 10008: Vernon, CA 90058 Correct ingredients: CRUMBS: Enriched, Bleached & Unbleached Wheat Flour, [Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil Contains 2% or less of the following: Salt, Whey, Soy Lecithin SEASONING: Romano Cheese [(Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes), Whey, Disodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid], Parsley, Spices, Onion, Garlic, Paprika, Turmeric, Natural Flavor and Silicon Dioxide to prevent caking, Contains: Wheat, Soy, Milk Old Label: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, [FLOUR, BARLEY MALT, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), B VITAMINS (NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE (B1), RIBOFLAVIN (B2), FOLIC ACID)], WATER, CORN SYRUP, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, DOUGH CONDITIONER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE [ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), WHEY, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE AND LACTIC ACID], PARSLEY, SPICES, ONION, GARLIC, PAPRIKA, TURMERIC AND SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING.

Where it was distributed

CA only

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

California Department of Public Health inspection at the facility found undeclared soy lecithin.

Which lots are affected?

4/4/19

Where was it sold?

CA only

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 82762
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS INatural Bread Crumbs recalled by Topnotch FoodsTopnotch FoodsUndeclared MilkCA

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