The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1686-2014·Announced 2014-04-02

Mars Food US Recalls Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Due to Package Punctures

Mars Food US is voluntarily recalling Uncle Ben's Ready Rice because package punctures caused spoilage. Consumers should check for damaged packaging.

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 a voluntary precautionary measure for low-risk contamination (spoilage due to packaging defects) with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the Moderate severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mars Food US is voluntarily recalling Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764. The recall was initiated after the company identified packages with punctures on the back that led to spoilage, characterized by off odors and appearance.

The affected product quantity is 3,329 cases of 12 units. The recall covers Best Before Date 12/14 with code 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]. The product was distributed in AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, and WI.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and packaging condition. If the package has punctures or shows signs of spoilage, it should not be consumed.

The recalled product

Product
UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
Manufacturer
Mars Food US
Category
Food — Rice
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 (6)

  • Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L
  • 2L
  • 3L
  • 1R
  • 2R
  • 3R]

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

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