Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-1686-2014

Product

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764

Type

Food

Affected lot / code info

Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]

Quantity

3329 cases of 12 units

Why it was recalled

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).

Recalling firm

Firm

Mars Food US

Notification channel

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Type

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Address

2001 E Cashdan St, N/A, Rancho Dominguez, California 90220-6438

Distribution

Distribution pattern

AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI

Timeline

Recall initiated

2014-02-28

FDA classified

2014-03-25

Posted by FDA

2014-04-02

Terminated

2015-07-16

Status

Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1686-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.