Topnotch Foods Inc recalls Topnotch Foods Italian Bread Crumbs: 10 lb. Net Wt.. 10 lbs. (4.54 Kg) Item number 10008: Vernon, CA 90058 Correct
Topnotch Foods recalls Italian Bread Crumbs due to undeclared soy lecithin in California inspections. This may pose a risk for people with soy allergies. Check product label for item number 10008.
Lower-risk recall
California Department of Public Health inspection at the facility found undeclared soy lecithin.
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What happened, in plain English
Topnotch Foods is recalling Italian Bread Crumbs (10 lbs) because California health officials found undeclared soy lecithin. This could affect people with soy allergies who might experience allergic reactions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17539-topnotch-foods-italian-bread-crumbs-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17539-topnotch-foods-italian-bread-crumbs-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1434-2019
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“Topnotch Foods Italian Bread Crumbs Recall: Undeclared Soy Lecithin Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17539-topnotch-foods-italian-bread-crumbs-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-1434-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1434-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains soy lecithin, which is a common allergen. The recall was triggered by a California health inspection finding that soy lecithin was not listed on the label, potentially putting people with soy allergies at risk of allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People with soy allergies are most at risk from this recall. The product was sold in California starting April 4, 2019.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product label with item number 10008. The product was sold in Vernon, CA starting April 4, 2019. The label shows 'ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR' and contains soy.
- Brand
Topnotch Foods- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Status
Terminated- Distribution
CA only
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1433-2019 | Topnotch Foods Natural Bread Crumbs: 50 lb. Net Wt. 22.68 kg. and 10 lbs. 4.54 Kg. Item number 10021: Vernon, CA Correct Ingredients: 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 Contains: Wheat, Milk, Soy Old Label: Whole Grain (Whole Wheat Flour) Water, Yeasts, 2 % or less of each of the following: Soy bean oil, and Salt.; 4/4/19 | 2,000 lbs. | Class I |
| F-1434-2019 | 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.; 4/4/19 | 7,200 lbs. | Class II |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for item number 10008 on the label to confirm if you have the recalled product.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
California health officials found undeclared soy lecithin in the product during an inspection.
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain soy lecithin, which could cause allergic reactions in people with soy allergies.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for item number 10008 on the label. The product was sold in Vernon, CA starting April 4, 2019.
Contact Topnotch Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Topnotch Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1434-2019 — Topnotch Foods Topnotch Foods Hello, I own a Topnotch Foods that is covered by recall F-1434-2019 from Topnotch Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1434-2019 (April 30, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1434-2019 to see it in context.
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