Why it was recalled
Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging.
Product description
Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT. 8.8 OZ (250g), UPC 5480023334
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Code: Best Before Date 06/15 MADE IN CANADA with either 422GBBFP1[L or R] or 423AABFP1[L or R]
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-2312-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 16, 2014
- FDA report date
- Aug 20, 2014
- Quantity
- 1964 cases of 12 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2312-2014, exactly as published.
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- City
- Rancho Dominguez
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 68811
- Address
- 2001 E Cashdan St
- Code information
- Code: Best Before Date 06/15 MADE IN CANADA with either 422GBBFP1[L or R] or 423AABFP1[L or R]
- Postal code
- 90220-6438
- Report date
- Aug 20, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-2312-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US
- Product quantity
- 1964 cases of 12 units
- Termination date
- Mar 1, 2016
- Reason for recall
- Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT. 8.8 OZ (250g), UPC 5480023334
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Aug 13, 2014