The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·H-1260-2026·Announced 2026-09-02

KHONG GUAN Recalls Rice Balls Due to Undeclared Peanuts

KHONG GUAN is recalling Black and White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling because they contain undeclared peanuts.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

KHONG GUAN (HQ) is voluntarily recalling 37 cases (33 units per case) of Black and White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling, Net Wt. 14.1 oz (400 g). The product is identified by the UPC 6908791000084 and has a use-by date of 10/19/2027. The recall was initiated on July 13, 2026, and is currently ongoing.

The reason for the recall is that the product contains undeclared peanuts. Peanuts are a major food allergen, and their presence in a product without proper labeling poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and use-by date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
BLACK AND WHITE GLUTINOUS RICE BALLS WITH BLACK SESAME FILLING NET WT. 14.1 OZ (400 g) Product of China UPC: 6908791000084
Manufacturer
KHONG GUAN (HQ)

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)

  • USE BY: 10/19/2027

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Same manufacturer · KHONG GUAN (HQ)

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