# Three Riad’s Oliva products recalled over undeclared sesame

> Oliva LLC announced on October 9 that it was recalling baba ghanouj, spicy baba ghanouj and hummus because sesame was not declared in the ingredient list. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the company notice the same day as a public service.

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Oliva LLC announced on October 9 that it was recalling baba ghanouj, spicy baba ghanouj and hummus because sesame was not declared in the ingredient list. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the company notice the same day as a public service. The company said about 250 units had gone to gourmet shops and farm markets in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and the Great Barrington area of Massachusetts. The FDA page lists best-by dates from October 10 through October 18, 2026, depending on the product.

It notes the risk for people with sesame allergies or severe sensitivity and says no illnesses had been reported in connection with the issue.

## Data

### Undeclared sesame in recalled products

Recall scope from Oliva LLC’s company announcement published on the FDA site.

Methodology: FDA says it posts company announcements as a public service and does not endorse the product or company. Product and distribution details are from the company notice; the approximate unit count is retained as stated.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Riad’s Oliva to Go baba ghanouj, spicy baba ghanouj and hummus | Oliva LLC recalled about 250 units after sesame was omitted from the ingredient declaration. Distribution covered gourmet shops and farm markets in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and the Great Barrington, Massachusetts area. The company said it had corrected its labels; the recalled products carried best-by dates from October 10 to October 18, 2026. | occurred |

Sources: <https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oliva-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-baba-ghanouj-spicy-baba-ghanouj-and-hummus> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/us-oliva-hummus-sesame-allergy-recall-october-2026/data/sesame-allergen-recall?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/us-oliva-hummus-sesame-allergy-recall-october-2026/data/sesame-allergen-recall?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)](<https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/oliva-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-baba-ghanouj-spicy-baba-ghanouj-and-hummus>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-09)

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