UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BUTTER & GARLIC FLAVORED, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g)
Recalling firm: Mars Food US
Possible metal fragments
Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 20, 2015.
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FDA code information
Codes: 504FMGRV16, Best by 1/1/2016; 505GKGRV17, best by 1/1/2016; 505GMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016
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Original product description
UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BUTTER & GARLIC FLAVORED, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g),
Extracted codes and context
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| best by | 1/1/2016 | Codes: 504FMGRV16, Best by 1/1/2016; 505GKGRV17, best by 1/1/2016; 505GMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016 |
| best by | 2/1/2016 | 504FMGRV16, Best by 1/1/2016; 505GKGRV17, best by 1/1/2016; 505GMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016 |
Original FDA recall reason
UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1576-2015
- Event ID
- 70554
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Feb 6, 2015
- Reported
- Apr 1, 2015
- Classified
- Mar 20, 2015
- Terminated
- Jul 20, 2015
- Quantity
- 1307 cases of 12 units
- Location
- Rancho Dominguez, CA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
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