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Pan Pepin Inc. announced a recall of seven lots of its Para Bien Al Grano, a 24-ounce product distributed throughout Puerto Rico, because they contain sesame that was not declared on the label. People with a sesame allergy or sensitivity should not eat affected products and can return them for a refund or discard them.
Pan Pepin Inc. is recalling seven lots of its Para Bien Al Grano, 24-ounce box, after the company said the product contains sesame that is not listed on the label. The affected product was distributed throughout Puerto Rico; consumers with a sesame allergy or sensitivity are advised not to eat it because exposure may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
The recall covers product bearing UPC 0 21425 01513 4 and seven sell-by dates: October 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19 and 21. The lot codes listed in the company announcement are, respectively, 3B1 274, 3B1 277, 3B1 278, 3B1 280, 3B1 281, 3B1 282 and 3B1 284. Consumers should compare the sell-by date and lot information on their box with the recall list.
Pan Pepin advises people with a sesame allergy or sensitivity who purchased an affected product to not consume it. The company says customers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If returning it is not possible, the announcement advises disposing of it. Consumers with questions can contact Pan Pepin at 787-403-7363 or email luis.santini@panpepin.com, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Risk for Sesame-Allergic Consumers
Undeclared allergens can leave people unable to judge a product’s risk from its packaging. For someone with a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity, eating the recalled product could prompt a serious reaction, which the company’s notice says may be life-threatening. The alert applies to specific lots rather than every box of Para Bien Al Grano, so the sell-by dates and lot codes help consumers identify the products covered.
The recall is relevant to shoppers and households across Puerto Rico, where the product was distributed. Consumers should not rely on the brand name alone: the announcement identifies the affected boxes by product size, UPC, lot code and sell-by date. People without a sesame allergy are not the population singled out in the company’s warning, but they can still check the package and share the notice with anyone who may be at risk.
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How the Recall Was Reported
The FDA’s notice identifies this as a company announcement. It says Pan Pepin issued the announcement on October 13, 2026, and the FDA published it the next day, October 14. The FDA explains that it posts company recall, market-withdrawal and safety announcements as a public service; posting does not mean the agency endorses the product or the company.
Pan Pepin’s announcement describes the reason for the recall as undeclared sesame and identifies the product as Para Bien Al Grano. It does not provide further detail about how sesame came to be present or why it was missing from the label. The public notice’s practical focus is the affected product identification and the steps for consumers who have purchased it.
““Consumer safety and transparency are our top priorities.””
— Pan Pepin Inc.
Details the Notice Does Not Provide
The notice does not say how sesame entered the product, how the labeling failure occurred, or how many boxes were affected or sold. It also does not provide a consumer illness count. Those details should not be inferred from the recall notice. The FDA page presents the alert as the company’s announcement and does not state that the agency independently determined the cause.
The company says it is removing affected products and strengthening procedures, but the notice does not give a timetable, describe specific corrective measures, or report how much product has been recovered. It identifies distribution throughout Puerto Rico but does not list individual retailers or say whether any product reached locations outside the island.
Check Packages and Contact Pan Pepin
Consumers should check the UPC, lot code and sell-by date against the seven affected entries in the announcement. Anyone with a sesame allergy or sensitivity who has a matching product should not eat it; they can return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it if a return is not possible. For questions about the recall, Pan Pepin lists its phone line and email for contact during weekday business hours.
Pan Pepin says it is working to remove the affected lots from the market and improve its labeling and allergen verification procedures. The announcement provides no date for completion or further update. Consumers can monitor company communications and the FDA recall notice for any additional information.
Key Questions
Which product is included in the recall?
The recall covers Para Bien Al Grano in a 24-ounce box, UPC 0 21425 01513 4, for seven listed lot codes and sell-by dates from October 12 through October 21. Check the company’s recall list to match both the lot and date.
What should someone with a sesame allergy do?
Do not eat an affected product. Pan Pepin advises returning it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or disposing of it if a return is not possible. Anyone who believes they are having a serious allergic reaction should seek urgent medical care.
Where was the product distributed?
The company announcement says the affected product was distributed throughout Puerto Rico. It does not identify specific stores or report distribution elsewhere.
How can consumers contact Pan Pepin?
Pan Pepin lists 787-403-7363 and luis.santini@panpepin.com for recall questions. Its stated contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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