The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2324-2017·Announced 2017-06-14

HEB White Rice Recalled in Texas Due to Rubber Presence

HEB Retail Support Center is recalling HEB White rice in Texas because rubber was found in the product. Consumers should stop using the affected 24 oz bags.

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 the hazard involves foreign material (rubber) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

HEB Retail Support Center is recalling HEB White rice, specifically the HEB White RT (UPC 4122035774) and HEB ST White (UPC 4122088001) varieties. The recall involves all units of the 24 oz per bag size with a Best By date of 4/29 or earlier. A total of 388,978 units were distributed in Texas.

The recall was initiated due to the presence of rubber in the product. The source text does not specify the size of the rubber pieces or the exact mechanism of contamination.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures, but consumers should generally follow standard recall protocols or contact the retailer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
HEB White RT UPC 4122035774 and HEB ST White UPC 4122088001 all units 24 oz per bag
Manufacturer
HEB Retail Support Center
Category
Food — Rice
Hazard
Affected units
388,978

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)

  • Best By date of 4/29 or earlier

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by HEB Retail Support Center 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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