UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice
Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
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) BEEF FLAVOR with carrots and herbs, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g),
Quantity: 568 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: 505AKGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016; 505FMGRV17, 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-1578-2015 · event 70554
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
Also recalled with it (4 more products)
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.
UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice
Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice
Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
UNCLE BEN'S (R) Ready Rice
Reason UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
Other recalls by Mars Food US
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.
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).
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.
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.