The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1633-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Sonora Mills Recalls Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks Due to Metal Fragment Risk

Sonora Mills Foods is recalling Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks because an ingredient may contain metal fragments. The products were distributed in the US and Canada.

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 (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sonora Mills Foods is recalling Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks sold under the Fred Meyer, Kroger, Ralphs, and Safeway brand names. The recall involves 2,395 cases of 3-ounce packages with the lot code FEB 19 13. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada.

The recall was initiated because the firm received lactic acid from Kerry Ingredients and Flavors that may potentially contain metal fragments. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if found. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures generally advise keeping the product for potential reimbursement or contacting the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks under the following brand names: Fred Meyer, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 90004 3; Kroger, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 35789 2; Ralphs, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 91220 9; Safeway, 3 oz. UPC 0 21130 29808 2;
Manufacturer
Sonora Mills Foods
Category
Food — Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
2,395

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)

  • Lot FEB 19 13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Sonora Mills Foods 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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