Uncle Ben's (R) 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

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

See the recall's own reason text for the specifics. All other reasons recalls.

What was recalled

Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Cheese Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-1547

Quantity: none since prior to the recall

Food: Cheese 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.

All codes. NOTE: The firm placed this product on their recall list as a precaution as although the shelf life is one year, it could still be on the market.

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, 2014
In FDA report of: Mar 5, 2014
Terminated: Mar 27, 2017
FDA recall number: F-1590-2014 · event 67465
Official record: FDA enforcement report search

Also recalled with it (6 more products)

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

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other Feb 6, 2014