FDA Recalls Glutinous Rice Balls with Undeclared Peanuts
KHONG GUAN (HQ) is recalling Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling due to undeclared peanuts. The product was distributed in eight US states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5) due to the high risk of serious adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.
Plain-English summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling (NET WT. 14.1 OZ / 400 g), manufactured by KHONG GUAN (HQ). The recall was initiated voluntarily by the firm on July 13, 2026, because the product contains undeclared peanuts, a major food allergen. The affected product is identified by UPC 6908791000053 and has use-by dates of 10/19/2027 and 9/22/2027.
Approximately 87 cases (36 units per case) of the product were distributed domestically in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. No foreign distribution is reported. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product that may contain undeclared peanuts.
The recalled product
- Product
- Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling NET WT. 14.1 OZ (400 g) Product of China UPC: 6908791000053
- Manufacturer
- KHONG GUAN (HQ)
- Category
- Food — Frozen Foods
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 (2)
- USE BY: 10/19/2027
- 9/22/2027
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