The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0163-2027·Announced 2026-10-28

El Ruisenor De Mexico Recalls Wheat Germ for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling 11 pounds of wheat germ packaged in clear plastic units due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The product was distributed primarily to California customers.

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 due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

El Ruisenor De Mexico, Inc. is recalling 11 pounds of wheat germ packaged in 1lb, 5lb, and 50lb clear plastic units. The recall is due to an undeclared allergen ingredient, specifically wheat. The product does not have a UPC code.

The recalling firm distributes the product primarily to retail and wholesale customers in California. Limited distribution also occurred 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 or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Wheat Germ; packaged in 1lb, 5lb, 50lb clear plastic units. 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)

  • none

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: