Fly By Jing recalls Creamy Sesame Noodles over potential peanut cross-contact

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 13, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall issued by Fly By Jing of Los Angeles, California, covering certain lots of Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles in both single pack and 4-pack formats due to potential cross-contact with peanuts. According to the FDA, the issue was discovered when Fly By Jing identified that a third-party manufacturer had produced the product on equipment that also processes peanuts under conditions that may have led to peanut being present in the finished product. Peanuts are not an intended ingredient in Creamy Sesame Noodles. People with peanut allergies run the risk of a serious or potentially fatal allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Fly By Jing recall: Quick summary

Fly By Jing announced a voluntary recall on May 12, 2026, covering specific lots of Creamy Sesame Noodles in single pack (NET WT 38 OZ / 107g) and 4-pack (NET WT 152 OZ / 428g) formats. Three best-by dates are affected on both SKUs: October 15, 2026, December 6, 2026, and March 23, 2027. The affected products were distributed nationwide through Whole Foods, Thrive Market, and flybyjing.com between February 1 and May 8, 2026. The company has ceased distribution of the affected products, notified retail partners, placed all remaining inventory on hold, and implemented additional allergen control procedures with the third-party manufacturer. No other Fly By Jing products are affected. Consumers with peanut allergies who purchased the affected products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

What happened?

The FDA said Fly By Jing initiated the voluntary recall on May 12, 2026, after discovering that a third-party manufacturer had produced Creamy Sesame Noodles on equipment that also processes peanuts under conditions that may have introduced peanut into the finished product.

In its recall notice, Fly By Jing confirmed:

“Peanuts are not an intended ingredient in Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles. Fly By Jing discovered a third-party manufacturer produced the product on equipment that also processes peanuts under conditions that may have led to peanut being in Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles.”

The company confirmed it has immediately ceased distribution of the affected products, notified all customers and retail partners, and placed all remaining inventory on hold. Fly By Jing has also implemented additional safety checks and corrective actions, including strengthened allergen control procedures with the third-party manufacturer. No other noodle flavors or Fly By Jing sauce products are affected. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Affected products

Product	Size	UPC	Best-by dates	Distribution period
Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles	Single pack, NET WT 38 OZ / 107g	8-50052-23988-6	10/15/2026, 12/6/2026, 3/23/2027	Feb 1 to May 8, 2026
Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles	4-pack, NET WT 152 OZ / 428g	8-50052-23991-6	10/15/2026, 12/6/2026, 3/23/2027	Feb 1 to May 8, 2026

What caused the issue?

Cross-contact at the co-manufacturer level

The root cause of this recall is peanut cross-contact at a third-party manufacturing facility. Fly By Jing does not manufacture its own products. Like many CPG brands, it works with contract manufacturers to produce its product line. In this case, the co-manufacturer responsible for producing Creamy Sesame Noodles also ran peanut-containing products on the same equipment. The conditions under which production switched between those product lines may have allowed peanut residue to carry over into the Creamy Sesame Noodles.

This is a distinct failure mode from a labeling error. Peanuts are not in the Creamy Sesame Noodles recipe. They are not supposed to be there at all. The risk arises entirely from the production environment, not from a formulation decision or a packaging mistake. That distinction matters for how consumers should think about the product. If they have a peanut allergy and purchased a package within the affected best-by date range, they should not assume the product is safe regardless of what the label says.

Why co-manufacturer allergen controls are a critical gap

For CPG brands that rely on third-party manufacturers, allergen cross-contact at the production level is one of the most difficult risks to detect and prevent. A brand’s own quality team may never be present on the production floor when another product is run. Shared equipment allergen audits, verified cleaning validation between runs, and contractual allergen control requirements enforced during each production visit are the controls that make the difference. When those protocols fail or are not stringent enough, the result is exactly what Fly By Jing encountered: a peanut-free product potentially contaminated by a production environment it does not control.

Why peanut allergies are among the most serious

Peanuts are one of the nine major food allergens the FDA requires manufacturers to disclose under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). Peanut allergy is one of the most common and most severe food allergies in the United States, affecting an estimated 6.1 million Americans. Unlike some food allergies that may cause mild reactions, peanut allergy is a leading cause of anaphylaxis, a rapid and potentially fatal immune response that requires immediate emergency treatment. Even trace amounts of peanut protein can trigger a severe reaction in highly sensitive individuals.

For consumers who rely on Fly By Jing’s Creamy Sesame Noodles as a go-to convenient meal option, the brand’s premium and health-conscious positioning may have offered a false sense of reassurance. A product that does not list peanuts as an ingredient is not automatically safe for peanut-allergic consumers if the manufacturing environment introduces cross-contact.

Questions you might have

1. Which products are included in this recall? The recall covers Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles in two formats: the single pack (NET WT 38 OZ / 107g, UPC 8-50052-23988-6) and the 4-pack (NET WT 152 OZ / 428g, UPC 8-50052-23991-6). Three best-by dates are affected on both formats: October 15, 2026, December 6, 2026, and March 23, 2027. The best-by date appears on the back or bottom of the packaging. Products with other best-by dates are not included in this recall.
2. Where was this product sold? The affected products were distributed nationwide through Whole Foods Market, Thrive Market, and directly through flybyjing.com between February 1, 2026, and May 8, 2026. If you purchased Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles through any of these channels during that period, check your best-by date immediately.
3. Are other Fly By Jing products affected? No. The recall is limited to Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles in the affected best-by dates listed above. No other noodle flavors and no Fly By Jing sauce products, including Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, Mala Spice Mix, or any other product in the Fly By Jing lineup, are included in this recall.
4. What caused the peanut cross-contact? Fly By Jing identified that its third-party manufacturer produced Creamy Sesame Noodles on equipment that also processes peanuts under conditions that may have led to peanut cross-contact in the finished product. Peanuts are not an ingredient in the product. The issue is not a labeling error or a formulation change. It is a production environment control failure at the co-manufacturer level.
5. I do not have a peanut allergy. Do I need to be concerned? If you do not have a peanut allergy or sensitivity, the potential peanut cross-contact in this product does not pose a known health risk to you. However, the FDA and Fly By Jing recommend that anyone who purchased the affected product return it for a refund regardless of allergy status. The recall applies to all consumers who purchased the affected lots.
6. What are the symptoms of a peanut allergic reaction? Peanut allergy reactions can range from mild symptoms such as hives, itching, and nausea to severe anaphylaxis, which can cause throat swelling, a dangerous drop in blood pressure, and difficulty breathing. Anaphylaxis can be fatal without immediate emergency treatment, typically with an epinephrine injection. If you have a peanut allergy and consumed the recalled product and are experiencing any symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately.
7. Were any illnesses reported? No. As of the recall announcement on May 12, 2026, Fly By Jing confirmed no illnesses had been reported in connection with the affected products.
8. How do I get a refund? Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also contact Fly By Jing directly at (866) 862-2645, available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, or by email at [email protected].
9. Is this a voluntary recall or was it ordered by the FDA? This is a voluntary recall initiated by Fly By Jing, conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
10. What steps is Fly By Jing taking to prevent this from happening again? Fly By Jing confirmed in its recall notice that it has implemented additional safety checks and corrective actions, including strengthened allergen control procedures with the third-party manufacturer. The company has also ceased distribution of the affected products, notified retail partners, and placed all remaining inventory on hold while the corrective measures are implemented.

Here’s what you should do

• What to do with the product: Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
• How to identify the affected product: Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles, single pack (UPC 8-50052-23988-6) or 4-pack (UPC 8-50052-23991-6), with best-by dates of 10/15/2026, 12/6/2026, or 3/23/2027, found on the back or bottom of the packaging.
• Brand contact details: Fly By Jing: (866) 862-2645, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Email: [email protected]. Recall Coordinator: Mike Noonan, COO: [email protected]. Media: [email protected].

Behind the brand

Fly By Jing was founded in 2018 by Jing Gao, a Chengdu-born entrepreneur who grew up in Europe, studied in Canada, worked as a brand manager at Procter and Gamble, and eventually moved back to China for a technology career before pivoting to food. Gao spent years studying with master chefs in Chengdu, writing about food, and eventually opened a restaurant in Shanghai. Fly By Jing started as an underground supper club where she would travel with a suitcase of Sichuan ingredients and cook for guests around the world.

The packaged brand launched with a Kickstarter campaign in 2018 that raised $120,000 against a $35,000 goal, making it at the time the most successful food brand launch in Kickstarter history. A 2020 New York Times feature on the chili crisp trend that mentioned Fly By Jing generated a surge in sales that established the brand nationally. By 2023 the brand had reached eight-figure revenue, and in 2025 it transitioned from a direct-to-consumer model to a broader retail focus. Today Fly By Jing products, including its flagship Sichuan Chili Crisp, Zhong Sauce, Mala Spice Mix, and its noodle line, are sold at Whole Foods, Target, and specialty retailers nationwide.

Creamy Sesame Noodles is part of the brand’s meal kit line, designed to deliver a fast, restaurant-quality bowl with Fly By Jing’s signature Sichuan flavor profile. The brand markets itself as premium, natural, and non-GMO, with a deep commitment to authentic Chinese flavors and quality sourcing. That positioning makes this recall particularly sensitive for the brand’s audience, which tends to be health-conscious, ingredient-aware, and brand-loyal.

Source86 reached out to Fly By Jing for additional comment on the co-manufacturer allergen audit process and the specific corrective measures being implemented, but had not received a response beyond the company’s published recall notice at the time of publication.

Other relevant recalls

Co-manufacturer allergen cross-contact recalls have emerged as a recurring pattern across premium and better-for-you food brands in recent months. In May 2026, Second Nature Brands recalled Keto Crunch Smart Mix after a production and packaging process breakdown at the manufacturer level resulted in cashews and pistachios entering pouches whose labels did not declare them. In May 2026, George J. Howe Co. recalled sunflower seeds across 24 states after a production changeover error allowed cashew-containing material to enter sunflower seed packaging. In April 2026, We R Nuts recalled Uncle Giuseppe’s Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix after three allergens were missing from the label of a specialty product. Earlier in 2026, Blueroot Health recalled Vital Nutrients Aller-C after undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy were found in a dietary supplement distributed nationwide. And the Karns Foods recall of Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups showed how even a small-batch production breakdown can introduce an undeclared peanut allergen into a product reaching consumers.

A food safety consultant specializing in co-manufacturing agreements noted the structural challenge that shared equipment presents:

“When a brand contracts out production to a facility that runs multiple products with different allergen profiles, the brand’s allergen risk does not stay within its own formulation. It extends to every other product that touches that equipment. The only way to manage that risk is through verified, validated cleaning procedures between runs and a co-manufacturer agreement that gives the brand audit rights to confirm those procedures are being followed.”

A supply chain allergen specialist added:

“Premium positioning does not reduce allergen risk at the production level. A brand that markets its products as natural and ingredient-conscious to a health-aware audience is the last brand that can afford a cross-contact recall. The reputational cost compounds the safety risk.”

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said the Fly By Jing recall underscores the co-manufacturing allergen control challenge that growing CPG brands face as they scale production:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability. When a brand’s product is made by a third party, the allergen risk does not stay with the manufacturer. It travels with the brand. Knowing what your co-manufacturer runs on shared equipment is not optional due diligence. It is a baseline requirement.”

Ensuring safe eats

The Fly By Jing recall is a serious reminder that allergen cross-contact can reach consumers through a premium, health-focused brand just as easily as through a mass-market product. For the millions of Americans with peanut allergies who purchased Creamy Sesame Noodles at Whole Foods, Thrive Market, or online between February and May 2026, the brand’s clean-label positioning offered no protection against a production environment failure at the co-manufacturer level.

Check your pantry now. If you have Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles in single pack or 4-pack format with best-by dates of 10/15/2026, 12/6/2026, or 3/23/2027, do not consume them if you have a peanut allergy. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Fly By Jing at (866) 862-2645 or [email protected].

At Source86, we help food brands manage ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production with transparency and precision, ensuring that when recalls happen, supply chains are prepared to respond quickly. Our team works directly with CPG brands and their manufacturing partners to implement the allergen control protocols, co-manufacturer audit programs, and shared equipment verification steps that prevent cross-contact events from reaching consumers. Reach out to learn how Source86 can support your brand’s food safety program.