Family Gourmet White Rice Recalled for Possible Insect Infestation
Family Dollar is recalling Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice due to a possible insect infestation. The recall covers 32 oz. and 80 oz. bags distributed in 44 states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a possible insect infestation, which is a quality issue rather than a severe safety threat like a pathogen or allergen.
Plain-English summary
Family Dollar Stores is recalling Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice in 32 oz. and 80 oz. clear plastic bags. The recall is being conducted due to a possible insect infestation in the product.
The affected products include SKUs 1218898 and 1218870. The recall covers 423,505 units distributed across 44 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Texas. Specific lot codes and expiration dates are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific SKUs and expiration dates. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice in 32 oz. clear plastic bags (SKU: 1218898) and 80 oz. clear plastic bag (SKU: 1218870).
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Stores - NC Distribution Center
- Category
- Food — Grains
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 423,505
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (13)
- 202GP14
- Exp. July 21
- 2016
- 203GP14
- Exp. July 22
- 204GP14
- Exp. July 23
- 230GP14
- Exp. August 18
- 231GP14
- Exp. August 19
- 246GP14
- Exp. September 3
Distribution
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