The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0747-2016·Announced 2016-03-23

CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice Recalled Due to Rodent Urine

CJ Distribution is recalling 80 lb. bags of long grain rice after FDA inspection found rodent urine stains on pallets.

What this means for you

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 II, which corresponds to a moderate severity score under the rubric for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls where no specific illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

CJ Distribution (Oakland) Inc. is recalling 15 80 lb. bags of CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice (Item number RG80). The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection found rodent urine stains on the pallets containing the rice.

The affected product is distributed in nylon bags and is identified by supplier lot numbers #873, #876, and #878 on the pallets; the individual bags do not display lot numbers. The distribution was limited to the Northern CA Bay area. Seven of the 15 bags have already been returned.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact CJ Distribution for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice. NET WT. 80 lbs (36.20 kg); nylon bag; Product of USA. Item number RG80
Manufacturer
CJ Distribution (Oakland) Inc.
Category
Food — Grains
Hazard

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 (4)

  • Lot numbers #873
  • #876
  • #878. These numbers are according to supplier information on pallets
  • bags to not have lot numbers.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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