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Baker Tilly US, LLP was dismissed as independent auditor on April 13, 2026, with no adverse opinions or qualifications on financial statements for fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 and November 1, 2024.

No disagreements or reportable events occurred between Bridgford Foods and Baker Tilly during the two most recent fiscal years or through April 13, 2026.

Withum Smith+Brown, PC was appointed as the new independent registered public accounting firm effective April 13, 2026, for the fiscal year beginning November 1, 2025.

Bridgford Foods did not consult Withum Smith+Brown, PC on any audit, accounting, or disclosure matters prior to its appointment.

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The change in certifying accountant reflects a routine governance decision approved by Bridgford Foods’ Audit Committee and Board of Directors. The dismissal of Baker Tilly US, LLP was unqualified—no adverse opinions, disclaimers, qualifications, or disagreements were reported for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2025 and November 1, 2024, nor during the subsequent interim period through April 13, 2026. Baker Tilly’s letter (Exhibit 16.1) confirms agreement with the disclosures in Item 4.01(a), reinforcing transparency and procedural compliance. The appointment of Withum Smith+Brown, PC is effective immediately for the upcoming fiscal year (November 1, 2025 – October 30, 2026), and the filing explicitly states no prior consultations occurred—indicating no pre-appointment discussions regarding accounting treatments, financial disclosures, or audit scope. While auditor changes are not inherently negative, investors should monitor the new auditor’s first report for consistency in accounting judgments and any newly identified material weaknesses or emphasis-of-matter paragraphs.

BRID · Bridgford Foods Corporation

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