Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Market of Choice Vegan Kale Caesar Salad recall: Product contains undeclared sesame

Recall published 6 months ago

Product contains undeclared sesame

Market of Choice Fresh produce — recalled fresh produceMarket of Choice Fresh produce — recalled fresh produce (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

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: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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-0904-2026
Published
May 5, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Market of Choice
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
289 (9.5oz) units
Distribution
Oregon
Lot / code info
Expiration dates: 4/20/2026 4/21/2026 4/24/2026 4/25/2026 4/27/2026 4/28/2026 5/1/2026 5/2/2026 5/4/2026 5/5/2026
UPC codes
0210126010993
Reports of harm
To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Vegan Kale Caesar Salad

What the company announced

Eugene, OR — May 5, 2026 , Market of Choice (MOC) is recalling MOC Vegan Kale Caesar Salad (9.5 oz) due to the presence of an undeclared sesame allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The affected MOC Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, 9.5oz, has expiration dates ranging from 4/20/26 through 5/8/26. Finished product is packaged in clear clamshell plastic container and label has UPC 0 210126 01099 3.

The affected MOC Vegan Kale Caesar Salad, 9.5oz, was sold at Market of Choice stores in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene Hillsboro, Medford, Portland, West Linn in Oregon between 4/16/2026 and 5/4/2026.

This issue was identified through our internal review process, which found that sesame was an added ingredient but not listed in the ingredient statement on the label. To date, no illnesses have been reported.

No other Market of Choice products are impacted by this recall.

What Customers Should Do:

If you have purchased affected MOC Vegan Kale Caesar Salad and have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame, please do not consume it. You may return it to your local Market of Choice for a full refund or dispose of it safely.

Customers can contact Food Safety & Quality Assurance at 503-501-6746 or send email to [email protected] , Monday-Friday, 8am PT-4pm PT.

Our Commitment:

We’ve removed the affected product from our stores and are taking immediate steps to correct the labeling issue. We’re also reviewing our processes to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

At Market of Choice, we care deeply about the trust our customers place in us and about the people who make and enjoy our food. We’re committed to doing what’s right, quickly and transparently.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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 4 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.

  • 0210126010993

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 5/8/26

Package size

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

  • 9.5 oz
  • 2 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 Sesame

Market of Choice — 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. 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 sesame, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

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.

Remedy named in the notice: You may return it to your local Market of Choice for a full refund or dispose of it safely.

Company contact: Market of Choice — Consumers: Food Safety & Quality Assurance, 503-501-6746, [email protected] — Media: Dewey Weddington, 503-310-1988, [email protected]

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.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Market of Choice fresh produce recalled?

Product contains undeclared sesame People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 0210126010993; best-by date 5/8/26. 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?

The notice says: You may return it to your local Market of Choice for a full refund or dispose of it safely.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Oregon.

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