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Undeclared Peanut Risk Triggers Recall of Sesame Noodle Product by California-Based Company

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Category	Press Release
Publish Date	8/27/2026
Author	Paul Cochrane
Title	Undeclared Peanut Risk Triggers Recall of Sesame Noodle Product by California-Based Company
Introduction	LA Testing highlights how food allergen testing and quality assurance programs can help manufacturers avoid costly recalls and protect consumers.
Huntington Beach, California, August 27, 2026 A food company recently announced a voluntary recall of a sesame noodle product after discovering the potential for cross-contact with peanuts, according to a safety alert issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Because peanuts were not declared on the label, the product could pose a serious health risk to people with peanut allergies. Undeclared allergens remain one of the leading causes of FDA food recalls in the United States. Even trace amounts of peanuts can trigger severe or life-threatening allergic reactions. In addition to the health risks, allergen-related recalls can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, supply chain disruptions, and increased regulatory scrutiny. Undeclared allergens are commonly linked to ingredient changeovers, labeling errors, inadequate sanitation, or supplier verification failures. As manufacturers process more complex formulations on shared equipment, maintaining effective allergen control programs has become increasingly important. LA Testing helps food manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers strengthen food safety programs with laboratory services designed to identify contamination risks before products reach consumers. The company offers allergen testing services capable of detecting peanuts, sesame, soy, milk, egg, wheat, tree nuts, and other priority allergens in raw ingredients, finished products, and environmental samples. “Food recalls associated with undeclared allergens can have devastating consequences for both consumers and brands,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Routine allergen testing and strong quality control measures are essential parts of a proactive food safety strategy.” In addition to allergen testing, LA Testing provides environmental monitoring, food microbiology testing, chemical analyses, labeling support, and quality assurance services to help companies comply with FDA requirements and industry best practices. These services can help validate sanitation procedures, verify allergen changeovers, and support HACCP and preventive control programs. For more information about allergen testing and other food safety services, visit www.LATesting.com or www.FoodTestingLab.com, email info@LATesting.com, or call (800) 755-1794. About LA Testing LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental, indoor air quality and material testing for mercury, asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates, and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC Elite, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, and San Diego.