Mahatma Saffron Yellow Rice Mixes Recalled for Foreign Metal Material
Riviana International is recalling Mahatma Saffron Yellow seasonings and long grain rice mixes due to the presence of foreign metal material.
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 risk-of-harm product (foreign metal) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Riviana International, Inc. is recalling Mahatma Saffron Yellow seasonings and long grain rice mixes in 5 oz, 10 oz, and 16 oz packages. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain foreign metal material.
The affected products were distributed in Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, Texas, and California. The total quantity involved is 16,808 cases. Specific lot codes and best-by dates are listed in the official recall notice.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- (a) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 5 oz. (UPC 17400-10505) (b) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 10 oz. (UPC 17400-10507) (c) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 16 oz. (UPC 17400-10502)
- Manufacturer
- Riviana International, Inc
- Category
- Food — Rice Mixes
- 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 (13)
- (a) Best By June 2018 362M620
- Best By June 2018 363M620
- Best By July 2018 004M720
- Best By July 2018 005M720 (b) Best By July 2018 006M720
- Best By July 2018 007M720
- Best By July 2018 008M720
- Best By July 2018 009M720
- Best By July 2018 010M720
- Best By July 2018 023M720
- Best By July 2018 024M720
- Best By July 2018 025M720 (c) Best By July 2018 014M720
- Best By July 2018 017M720
- Best By July 2018 018M720
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Riviana International, 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.
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