‘Life-Threatening’ Recall Hits Popular NY Bagel Shop

NEW YORK CITY — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a chain bagel shop’s cream cheese, saying that those with a nut allergy could be at risk.

On Friday, Schreiber Foods Inc. of Green Bay, WI, voluntarily recalled 144 cases of Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread because it may contain undeclared almonds.

The cream cheese spread was sent to various locations of the nationwide bagel chain, Einstein Bros Bagels.

While the FDA says the product was sent to locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming, New Yorkers with a nut allergy may want to double-check their refrigerators.

The product is a six-ounce plastic cup, labeled Einstein Bros. Bagels. The container’s lid correctly reads “Honey Almond,” but the cup reads “Plain,” suggesting it is almond-free.

Additionally, a potentially contaminated product will have a “Best If Used By” date of July 21, 2026, the FDA says.

Officials say the mistake occurred due to a limited packaging staging issue, which was later corrected. A review confirmed the issue was contained to this product only, according to Einstein Bros.

No illnesses have been reported as of Monday.

New York has 5 Einstein Bros. Bagels locations including:

• Einstein Bros. Bagels Binghamton University
• Einstein Bros. Bagels SUNY Purchase Book Store
• Einstein Bros. Bagels St. John's University
• Einstein Bros. Bagels SUNY Plattsburgh
• Einstein Bros. Bagels Hofstra University - Starr Cafe

“Consumers who have purchased retail Einstein Bros. Brand Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread with a Lot Code of Jul 21, 2026LO with a mismatched cup and lid are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund,” the announcement read.

Consumers looking for a refund can contact Einstein Bros. online here.