The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1092-2019·Announced 2019-03-06

Produce Packaging Inc. Recalls Veggie Rice Blend Due to E. coli Risk

Produce Packaging Inc. is recalling 10 LB Veggie Rice Blend products due to potential E. coli contamination. The products were distributed in Ohio, Michigan, New York, and Texas.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Produce Packaging Inc. is recalling 131 units of its 10 LB Veggie Rice Blend products. The recall was initiated after the firm received notification from a supplier regarding the potential for contamination with E. coli.

The affected products were distributed in Ohio, Michigan, New York, and Texas. Specific lot codes and dates are listed in the official recall notice, including codes such as X0285550 (12DEC18) and X0288140 (20DEC18).

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot codes against the list provided by the FDA and stop consuming the product if it matches. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process, so consumers should refer to the official FDA recall page for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Produce Packaging, Inc. Mix, Veggie Rice Blend, 10 LB
Hazard
Affected units
131

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)

  • X0285550 12DEC18
  • X0286325 14DEC18
  • X0286488 15DEC18
  • X0287742 19DEC18
  • X0288130 19DEC18
  • X0285528 12DEC18
  • X0285970 13DEC18
  • X0286298 14DEC18
  • X0286811 17DEC18
  • X0286467 15DEC18
  • X0288140 20DEC18
  • X0287472 18DEC18
  • X0287707 19DEC18

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Produce Packaging Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →