“Small stones, if ingested, may cause damage to the oral cavity or gastrointestinal tract,” the FDA reported on Tuesday, Oct. 14.
Something you purchased has been recalled. What does that mean?
What happens if something you purchase is recalled? Is it voluntary or mandatory? And what does it mean for you?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Ben’s Original has voluntarily recalled some of its rice because the product may contain stones.
The FDA reported that the naturally occurring small stones originated from a rice farm, adding that the affected products were distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods between August and September.
The agency did not specify which farm.
“Small stones, if ingested, may cause damage to the oral cavity or gastrointestinal tract,” the FDA said in a Tuesday, Oct. 14 notice.
So far, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries related to the recall announced by Ben’s Original on Friday, October 10th.
What kind of rice is being recalled?
Ben’s Original has announced a recall in the United States for the following products:
Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice
- Batch code: 533ELGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
- Batch code: 534ALGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
- Batch code: 534AMGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
- Batch code: 534BMGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
- Batch code: 534DMGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice
- Batch code: 533BMGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
- Batch code: 533CLGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
- Batch code: 533CMGRV22; Best before date: August 2026
Which retailers sold the recalled Ben’s Original Rice products?
According to the FDA, the recalled Ben’s Original Rice products were sold at the following retailers:
- target
- Amazon
- H.E.B.
- Piggly Wiggly
- united market
How to get a refund for recalled Ben’s Original Rice products
For more information and returns, consumers should call Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253.
Natalie Neisa Alland is a senior reporter at USA TODAY. Contact her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her at X @nataliealund
