The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0105-2027·Announced 2026-10-28

El Ruisenor De Mexico Recalls Hulled Sesame Seeds for Undeclared Allergen

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling hulled sesame seeds due to an undeclared sesame allergen. The product was distributed primarily in California and limited areas in six other states.

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 involves an undeclared sesame allergen. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling approximately 2,783 pounds of hulled sesame seeds. The product is packed in clear plastic bags in 1-pound, 5-pound, and 50-pound unit sizes and does not have a UPC code. The specific lot number for the recalled product is 101026.

The recall was initiated because the product contains an undeclared allergen ingredient, specifically sesame. The recalling firm distributes the product primarily to retail and wholesale customers in California, with additional limited distribution to customers in Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Hulled 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: 101026

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: