Mars Recalls Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Mexican Flavor Due to Flushing Reports
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Mexican Flavor after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
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, but the reported symptom (mild flushing) was self-resolving within two hours and no serious injuries or hospitalizations were reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Mars Food US is voluntarily recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Mexican Flavor in 5 LB and 25 LB packages. The recall was initiated after reports of mild flushing reactions following consumption of the product, which raised concerns about a possible production issue.
The affected product was distributed nationwide. The flushing condition reported by consumers resolved itself within two hours. No other specific health outcomes or injury counts are detailed in the source text.
Consumers should stop using the product and check their inventory for the specific Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Mexican Flavor packages. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures.
The recalled product
- Product
- Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA
- Manufacturer
- Mars Food US
- Category
- Food — Rice
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 140,225
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 (1)
- All codes
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Mars Food US 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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