Mars Recalls Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Cheese Flavor Due to Flushing Reports
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Cheese Flavor nationwide after reports of mild flushing reactions that resolved within two hours.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 II and involves a voluntary precautionary measure for a mild, self-resolving reaction without reports of serious injury or hospitalization.
Plain-English summary
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Infused Rice Cheese Flavor, 5 LB (2.27 kg) packages, distributed by MARS foodservices US. The product was distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated after reports of mild flushing reactions following consumption, which raised concerns about a possible production issue. The flushing condition reportedly resolved itself within two hours.
The firm placed this product on the recall list as a precaution, noting that although the shelf life is one year, the product could still be on the market. All codes are affected.
Consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Cheese Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-1547
- Manufacturer
- Mars Food US
- Category
- Food — Rice
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)
- it could still be on the market.
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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