Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Para Bien Al Grano, 24oz box recall: Undeclared sesame

Recall published 15 days ago

Undeclared sesame

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

The hazard: Undeclared sesame

This recall is a labelling failure: sesame 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 sesame may risk a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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

Published
October 13, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Para Bien
Product type
Other food products
Distribution
Puerto Rico
UPC codes
021425015134

Products covered by this recall

Para Bien Al Grano, 24oz box

What the company announced

Pan Pepin Inc. of Bayamón, Puerto Rico is recalling certain lots of Para Bien Al Grano because the product contain sesame.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame may risk a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The product was distributed throughout Puerto Rico.

Affected Product Information

The recall involves the following product lots:

  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 12 3B1 274 · EXP DATE: 10-12-26
  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 14 3B1 277 · EXP DATE: 10-14-26
  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 15 3B1 278 · EXP DATE: 10-15-26
  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 17 3B1 280 · EXP DATE: 10-17-26
  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 18 3B1 281 · EXP DATE: 10-18-26
  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 19 3B1 282 · EXP DATE: 10-19-26
  • PRODUCT: Para Bien Al Grano · UPC: 0 21425 01513 4 · #LOT (s): Sell By Oct / 21 3B1 284 · EXP DATE: 10-21-26

Consumers with a sesame allergy who have purchased the affected products should not consume them .

Consumers are advised to:

Not consume the products if they have a sesame allergy or sensitivity.

Return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Dispose of the products if returning them is not possible.

Contact the company for additional information regarding the recall.

Company Statement

"At Pan Pepin Inc, consumer safety and transparency are our top priorities. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause. We are taking immediate action to remove affected products from the market and strengthen our labeling and allergen verification procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future."

Product Packaging Material

See Image Below

Consumer Contact Information

Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact:

Pan Pepin Inc

Telephone: 787-403-7363

Email: [email protected]

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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 9 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.

  • 021425015134

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 12 3B1 274
  • 14 3B1 277
  • 15 3B1 278
  • 17 3B1 280
  • 18 3B1 281
  • 19 3B1 282
  • 21 3B1 284

Package size

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

  • 24 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

Para Bien — This recall is a labelling failure: sesame 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 sesame, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

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: Return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Pan Pepin Inc. — Consumers: Pan Pepin Inc, 787-403-7363, [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 Para Bien other food products recalled?

Undeclared sesame People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame may risk a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction 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 021425015134; best-by date 12 3B1 274 or 14 3B1 277. 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: Return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Puerto Rico.

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