Pan Pepín Recalls Para Bien Al Grano Lots Over Undeclared Sesame
The Bayamón-based company voluntarily withdrew multiple batches of the product distributed across Puerto Rico because the allergen was not listed on the label.
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- El Nuevo Día reported that Pan Pepín Inc. announced the recall on Tuesday because the product contains sesame not declared on its label
- Consumers with severe sesame allergy risk serious or life-threatening reactions according to the company
- Affected lots all carry UPC 0 21425 01513 4 with sell-by dates from Oct. 12 to Oct. 21 2026 El Vocero reported
- The company urges returning products for full refund discarding them or contacting the firm if return is not possible
Recall Details
Pan Pepín Inc. announced on Tuesday that it is voluntarily withdrawing several lots of its Para Bien Al Grano product from the market. The company based in Bayamón said the product contains sesame an allergen that was not declared on the label. El Nuevo Día reported
The product was distributed throughout Puerto Rico. The recalled lots all share the UPC code 0 21425 01513 4 and have the following sell-by dates: Oct. 12 3B1 274 10-12-26 Oct. 14 3B1 277 10-14-26 Oct. 15 3B1 278 10-15-26 Oct. 17 3B1 280 10-17-26 Oct. 18 3B1 281 10-18-26 Oct. 19 3B1 282 10-19-26 and Oct. 21 3B1 284 10-21-26. Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero listed the same dates.
What the sources posted
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En Pan Pepín Inc., la seguridad de nuestros consumidores y la transparencia son nuestras principales prioridades.
Our translation: At Pan Pepín Inc., the safety of our consumers and transparency are our main priorities.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Consumer Advisory
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of experiencing a serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product the company stated in a press release. Consumers who purchased the affected lots should not eat them. El Nuevo Día reported
The company recommends returning the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. If a return is not possible the products should be discarded. Consumers may also contact the company for additional information about the recall. El Vocero reported
Where the sources differ
Both El Nuevo Día and El Vocero agree that Pan Pepín Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Para Bien Al Grano lots containing undeclared sesame an allergen that poses a risk of severe allergic reaction. They list identical UPC codes sell-by dates and distribution area across Puerto Rico. The two reports also match on the company's stated actions to remove products strengthen labeling procedures and offer refunds. El Nuevo Día published a longer direct quote from the company while El Vocero summarized the same points without using that exact phrasing.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not state how many units were affected or how many had already been sold. They do not mention whether any allergic reactions have been reported. The articles also do not indicate when the labeling error was discovered or whether the Department of Health or any other government agency was involved in the recall.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Pan Pepín retira del mercado lotes de Para Bien Al Grano
- Reporting Pan Pepín retira del mercado lotes de Para Bien Al Grano
- Reporting Pan Pepín retira lotes de Para Bien Al Grano por sésamo no declarado en la etiqueta
How we checked this
El Nuevo Día and El Vocero both reported the voluntary recall announced by Pan Pepín Inc. on Tuesday. All details about the affected lots consumer advice and company commitments appear in both outlets. The direct company statement on priorities and future prevention measures rests solely on the version published by El Nuevo Día.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.