Why it was recalled
Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).
Product description
UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]
Where it was sold
AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI
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-1686-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Feb 28, 2014
- FDA report date
- Apr 2, 2014
- Quantity
- 3329 cases of 12 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1686-2014, exactly as published.
Show all FDA fields
- City
- Rancho Dominguez
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 67663
- Address
- 2001 E Cashdan St
- Code information
- Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]
- Postal code
- 90220-6438
- Report date
- Apr 2, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1686-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US
- Product quantity
- 3329 cases of 12 units
- Termination date
- Jul 16, 2015
- Reason for recall
- Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
- Distribution pattern
- AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 28, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Mar 25, 2014