Undeclared Sesame Prompts Recall of WinCo Foods Hoagie Rolls 2026

For anyone with a sesame allergy, a bag of bread that fails to mention sesame on its label is a genuine danger. That is the problem behind a new recall from WinCo Foods LLC of Boise, Idaho, which announced on October 22, 2026 that it is pulling its WinCo Foods Hoagie Rolls from shelves because sesame flour was left off the ingredient list and the allergen statement.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame may risk a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the rolls. No illnesses have been reported so far, according to the company announcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted on its recalls page.

Core risk: the rolls contain sesame flour that the package does not disclose.

Products Affected by This Recall

The recall covers a single product sold under the retailer’s own brand. Here are the identifying details from the announcement:

• Product: WinCo Foods Hoagie Rolls
• UPC: 2-70552-00649-2
• Net weight: 16 oz (1 LB) or 454 g
• Best By dates: 9/10/2026 through 11/3/2026
• Date format on the bag: printed as ‘Best if used by SEP 9’ and similar

Because the date is printed in a month-and-day style, take a moment to read the label closely. Shoppers who froze rolls or tucked a bag into the back of the pantry should check them as well.

What Triggered the Recall

The recall began with the manufacturer, United States Bakery. The company discovered that the packaging did not declare sesame flour in either the ingredient list or the allergen statement. In plain terms, the rolls contain sesame flour, but the bag gave shoppers no warning of it.

Allergen labeling exists so that people who must avoid a food can spot it at a glance. When an ingredient is missing from the label, anyone relying on that information loses their protection, and that is why an omission like this is treated as a safety issue rather than a simple packaging error.

WinCo Foods then announced the recall for its hoagie rolls. The announcement does not describe how the labeling gap occurred, and it reports no illnesses linked to the product at this time.

Who Should Be Concerned

The recalled rolls were distributed to WinCo Foods retail stores in seven states: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The announcement does not list any other retailers or states.

The people most at risk are those with a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity, including parents shopping for children and anyone preparing sandwiches for guests who may not know what is in the bread. If you have no sesame allergy, the announcement does not describe a concern for you, but you may still want to return the product.

Steps Consumers Should Take

If you bought these hoagie rolls recently, here is what the company advises and what is practical to do next:

• Check the bag for the UPC 2-70552-00649-2 and a Best By date between 9/10/2026 and 11/3/2026.
• Do not eat the rolls if you or anyone in your household has an allergy or sensitivity to sesame.
• Return the product to your nearest WinCo Foods location for a refund.
• Keep the rolls away from family members with sesame allergies until you can return them.
• Call the WinCo Foods Customer Service Desk at 1-800-824-1706 with questions or concerns, or use the Contact Us form on the WinCo Foods website.

If anyone has eaten the rolls and develops symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek medical care promptly.

What the Company and Agency Said

In its announcement, WinCo Foods said the recall was initiated after United States Bakery found the labeling problem, and it urged consumers with a sesame allergy or sensitivity not to consume the rolls. The company says shoppers can return them to the store for a refund and can reach customer service by phone or online with any questions.

The announcement states that the recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA notes that when a company announces a recall, market withdrawal or safety alert, the agency posts the announcement as a public service and does not endorse either the product or the company.

Bottom Line

This is a voluntary, company-announced recall of one product in one package size, sold in seven Western states. The practical advice is simple: check the UPC and the Best By date, keep the rolls away from anyone who is allergic to sesame, and take the bag back to WinCo Foods for a refund. Read allergen statements carefully each time you shop, and report any problem with a food product to the FDA through its Report a Product Problem page.