Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Khong Guan Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling and Black & White recall: May Contain Undeclared Peanuts

Recall published 4 months ago

May Contain Undeclared Peanuts

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, 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-1259-2026, H-1260-2026
Published
July 15, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Khong Guan
Product type
Nuts & seeds
Units affected
87 cases (36 units/case); 37 cases (33 units/case)
Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Lot / code info
USE BY: 10/19/2027; 9/22/2027 — USE BY: 10/19/2027
UPC codes
6908791000053, 6908791000084
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling and Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling

What the company announced

Khong Guan Corporation (Union City, CA) is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” and “Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” in their recall expansion because they may contain undeclared peanuts . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

Product Details:

(1) Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling; UPC 6908791000053; Date Codes (“Use By” on the back panel): 9/22/2027 and 10/19/2027

(2) Black & White Glutinous Rice balls With Black Sesame Filling; UPC 6908791000084; Date Code (“Use By” on the back panel): 10/19/2027

Size/Packaging: 14.1 oz flexible plastic bag (same for both)

Distribution: AZ, CA, CO, HI, NJ, NV, OR, TX, WA – online and retail stores. (June 2, 2026 to July 8, 2026)

No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after a customer reported suspected peanut content in the Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling. Following further review, the scope has been expanded to include additional item of Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling (UPC 6908791000084), due to similar instances of undeclared peanut allergens. These products were distributed in packaging that did not disclose the presence of peanuts.

Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Khong Guan Corp. at 1-877-889-8968. From 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 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.

  • 6908791000053
  • 6908791000084

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 10/19/2027
  • 10/19/2027 — 37 cases

Package size

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

  • 14.1 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Khong Guan — This recall is a labelling failure: peanuts or tree nuts is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. 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 peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Khong Guan Corporation — Consumers: Khong Guan Corp., 1-877-889-8968

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 Khong Guan nuts & seeds recalled?

May Contain Undeclared Peanuts People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 6908791000053, 6908791000084; best-by date 10/19/2027 or 10/19/2027 — 37 cases. 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 peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington.

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