Ben's Original rice recalled over potential stones in packages
FILE-Packages of Uncle Ben's rice sit on a supermarket shelf in Princeton, Illinois. Please note these aren't the recalled products, only a file photo of Ben's Original rice products. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Ben’s Original has issued a voluntary recall on a limited number of its rice products because they may contain small stones in the packages.
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The FDA says that the stones may have originated from the rice farm and could pose a potential risk of an oral or digestive tract injury if eaten.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported related to the recalled items, and Ben’s Original announced the recall on Oct. 10.
Which of Ben’s Original rice products are under recall?
Why you should care:
The recall covers a limited number of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice.
According to the FDA, the products were distributed through major retailers like Target, Piggly Wiggly, United Markets, Amazon and HEB. And other retailers may have purchased the recalled goods between August and September from Associated Grocers, C&S and Dot Foods.
What should I do if I purchased the recalled products?
What you can do:
If you purchased one of Ben's Original rice products, don't eat them and call Ben’s Original Consumer Care to initiate a return and to address any questions at 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (CST) Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) Saturday and Sunday.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Food and Drug Administration release. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.