Popular Rice Balls Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Peanuts

The recall was prompted not by a company audit or regulatory inspection but by a customer tip-off.

Published: 7/15/2026, 10:49:31 PM EDT

Popular Rice Balls Recalled Nationwide Over Undeclared Peanuts — Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling recalled on July 13, 2026 over undeclared peanuts (FDA)

A food company has issued a nationwide recall of a popular frozen rice ball product after it was found to potentially contain peanuts not listed on the label.

Khong Guan Corporation announced on July 13 that it is pulling specific lots of its Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling from shelves and online storefronts, according to a notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected product comes in a 14.1-ounce bag bearing UPC code 6-908791-000053 and a date code of 10/19/2027.

The recall spans four states—California, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Texas—and covers both brick-and-mortar stores and online retailers. According to the FDA, the product was sold through Weee!, Xin Wang Market, Garden Fresh Farmer's Market, and Boss Supermarket.

The recall was prompted not by a company audit or regulatory inspection but by a customer tip-off. A customer reported suspected peanut content in the product, which had been distributed in packaging that made no mention of peanuts as an ingredient. No illnesses have been reported to date, the agency said.

Peanut allergy is among the most serious food-related health conditions in the United States. According to the Mayo Clinic, it ranks as one of the most common triggers of anaphylaxis—a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction that demands immediate emergency treatment. Unlike milder food sensitivities, peanut allergy can escalate rapidly, with symptoms typically appearing within minutes.

Those reactions can range from relatively mild—such as hives, skin redness, a runny nose, or stomach cramps—to life-threatening. At the severe end of the spectrum, anaphylaxis can cause the airways to constrict, the throat and tongue to swell, blood pressure to plummet, and loss of consciousness. Treatment requires an epinephrine autoinjector, such as an EpiPen, and a trip to the emergency room.

Children are considered especially vulnerable. According to the Mayo Clinic, peanut allergy is on the rise among children, and even a previously mild reaction does not rule out the possibility of a more dangerous response in the future. Risk factors include having other allergies, a family history of allergic reactions, or a skin condition such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema.

Peanuts can enter a product through direct contact or through cross-contamination during processing. Cross-contact occurs when peanuts inadvertently make their way into a food product during manufacturing or handling, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled rice balls are urged not to eat the product and should return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. Those with questions can reach Khong Guan Corporation directly at 1-877-889-8968.

Anyone who experiences signs of a severe allergic reaction—including sudden difficulty breathing, extreme dizziness, or loss of consciousness—should call 911 immediately.