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FDA recalls · F-1686-2014

Mars Food US recall

  • FoodUNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
  • ReasonVoluntary 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).
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2015-07-16
  • DatesFirm started it 2014-02-28. In FDA's enforcement report 2014-04-02.
  • Sold inAL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI
  • Amount3329 cases of 12 units
  • CodesBest Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]
  • FirmMars Food US, Rancho Dominguez, CA · Voluntary: Firm initiated

Products we list

These products carry a barcode printed in the recall.

From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1686-2014. Class meanings: FDA.