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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 6, 2015 (12 years ago)

UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice recall

Recalled by Mars Food US · Rancho Dominguez, CA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.

Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.

What was recalled

UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) NEW ORLEANS STYLE RED BEANS & RICE, with a blend of smokey, savory seasonings, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g),

Quantity: 133 cases of 12 units

Food: Pasta, rice & grains

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Codes: 506AKGRV16, Best by 2/1/2016; 506ALGRV16, Best by 2016; 506AMGRV16, Best by 2/1/2016

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Mars Food US
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 6, 2015
In FDA report of
Apr 1, 2015
Terminated
Jul 20, 2015
FDA recall number
F-1577-2015 · event 70554
Official record
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Also recalled with it (4 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice

Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-1575-2015
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice

Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-1576-2015
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice

Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-1578-2015
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice

Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-1579-2015

Other recalls by Mars Food US

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Undeclared wheat

Uncle Ben's (R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE

Reason Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-2312-2014
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Processing

UNCLE BEN's (R) READY RICE

Reason Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).

Mars Food US 20 states F-1686-2014
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

Uncle Ben's (R)

Reason Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-1590-2014
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

Uncle Ben's (R)

Reason Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.

Mars Food US Nationwide F-1568-2014