The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-3336-2017·Announced 2017-08-09

General Mills Recalls IQF White Rice Due to Undeclared Allergens

General Mills is recalling IQF White Rice because it contains undeclared eggs and wheat.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "General Mills was notified by customer of IQF noodles found in IQF rice. The IQF noodles contain eggs and wheat."

Plain-English summary

General Mills, Inc. is recalling IQF White Rice ES CA, Cardboard Tote, product #4621686100. The recall was initiated after a customer reported finding IQF noodles in the rice product. The noodles contain eggs and wheat, which are not declared on the rice packaging.

The recalled product is distributed in 1350 lb cardboard totes. The specific code for the affected product is 22APR7BV. Distribution is limited to Arkansas (AR).

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact General Mills for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
IQF White Rice ES CA, Cardboard Tote, product #4621686100.
Manufacturer
General Mills, Inc

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)

  • 22APR7BV

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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