Class III U.S. Food and Drug Administration

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. Black Sesame Seeds recall: undeclared allergen ingredient (Sesame)

Recall published 5 days ago

undeclared allergen ingredient (Sesame)

The hazard: Undeclared sesame

The product contains sesame that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids sesame, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: undeclared allergen ingredient (Sesame)

Why it matters: The label does not declare sesame, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0104-2027
Published
October 28, 2026
Risk level
Class III
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc.
Product type
Nuts & seeds
Units affected
156.97 pounds
Distribution
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
lot: 10989
UPC codes
10989156

Products covered by this recall

Black Sesame Seeds; packed in a clear plastic bag. 1lb, 5lb, 50lb unit size. No UPC

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 10989156

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 10989

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 lb
  • 5 lb
  • 50 lb
  • 156.97 pounds

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Sesame

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. — The product contains sesame that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids sesame, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids sesame, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids sesame, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  3. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  4. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. — 5512 S Santa Fe Ave, Vernon, CA, 90058-3524

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. nuts & seeds recalled?

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How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 10989156; lot code 10989. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids sesame, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.

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