Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Riad's Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus recall: Undeclared sesame allergen

Recall published 19 days ago

Undeclared sesame allergen

Riad's Oliva to Go Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dipsRiad's Oliva to Go Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dips (photo 2)Riad's Oliva to Go Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dips (photo 3)
3 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 run the risk of 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 9, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Riad's Oliva to Go
Product type
Sauces & dips
Units affected
250 units
Distribution
Connecticut, Massachusetts
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

Products covered by this recall

Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus

What the company announced

Oliva LLC of Bethlehem, CT is recalling approximately 250 units of Riad’s Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus, because it may contain 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 these products.

The recalled products were distributed to gourmet shops and farm markets in Litchfield County CT and Great Barrington, MA areas.

The recalled products are packaged in clear plastic square containers, with a white and green labeling, and best by stamped on side of label.

Product Recalled:

Riad’s Oliva to Go Baba Ghanouj with best by dates 10/10/26 through 10/14/26

Riad’s Oliva to Go Spicy Baby Ghanouj with best by dates 10/10-26 through 10/14/26

Riad’s Oliva to Go Hummus with best by dates 10/12/26 through 10/18/26

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The recall was initiated after an inspection revealed that sesame was not declared on the product ingredient declaration. Our firm has corrected our labeling since discovering this discrepancy.

Consumers who have purchased Riad’s Oliva Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, or Hummus are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 203-266-5558 8 AM to 4 PM Eastern Monday through Friday.

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.

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 10/10/26
  • 10/14/26 Riad
  • 10/10-26
  • 10/12/26
  • 10/18/26 No illnesses ha

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

Riad's Oliva to Go — 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. 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.

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 have purchased Riad’s Oliva Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, or Hummus are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Company contact: Oliva LLC. — Consumers: 203-266-5558

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 Riad's Oliva to Go sauces & dips recalled?

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 these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date 10/10/26 or 10/14/26 Riad. 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: Consumers who have purchased Riad’s Oliva Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, or Hummus are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Connecticut, Massachusetts.

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