FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-1566-2014

Product

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

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
All codes
Quantity
32,778 units, 2 units per case

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mars Food US
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2001 E Cashdan St, Rancho Dominguez, California 90220-6438

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-02-06
FDA classified
2014-02-27
Posted by FDA
2014-03-05
Terminated
2017-03-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1566-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.