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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Mars Food US Uncle Ben's Recall

Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor

Mars Food US · Rancho Dominguez, CA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Mar 5, 2014
Recall ID
F-1565-2014
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Summary

Mars Food US recalled Uncle Ben's starting Feb 6, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report F-1565-2014 on Mar 5, 2014. Reason: Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.

Product description

Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

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Where it was sold

Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1565-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Feb 6, 2014
FDA report date
Mar 5, 2014
Quantity
19,304 units, 2 units per case
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Mars Food US

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1565-2014, exactly as published.

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City
Rancho Dominguez
State
CA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
67465
Address
2001 E Cashdan St
Code information
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Postal code
90220-6438
Report date
Mar 5, 2014
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-1565-2014
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Mars Food US
Product quantity
19,304 units, 2 units per case
Termination date
Mar 27, 2017
Reason for recall
Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Feb 6, 2014
Initial firm notification
Telephone
Center classification date
Feb 27, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1565-2014, published Mar 5, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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