The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0104-2027·Announced 2026-10-28

El Ruisenor De Mexico Recalls Black Sesame Seeds for Undeclared Allergen

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling black sesame seeds because the product contains an undeclared allergen ingredient (sesame).

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class III, and the source identifies the hazard as an undeclared allergen ingredient (sesame). The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling Black Sesame Seeds packed in clear plastic bags in 1lb, 5lb, and 50lb unit sizes. The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen ingredient (sesame). The product does not have a UPC code.

The recalling firm distributes the product primarily to retail and wholesale customers in California, with additional distribution to limited customers in Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. The specific lot number is 10989, and the total quantity involved is 156.97 pounds.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for black sesame seeds from El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. with lot number 10989. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

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

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • lot: 10989

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: