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FDA recall F-1686-2014 · Class II · reported 2014-04-02 · Terminated
- Product
- UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
- 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).
- Quantity
- 3329 cases of 12 units
- Distribution
- AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI
- Firm location
- CA, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Recall started
- 2014-02-28
- Terminated
- 2015-07-16
- Code info
- Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.