Class IITerminated in FDA datasetFeb 6, 2015

UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BUTTER & GARLIC FLAVORED, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g)

Recalling firm: Mars Food US

Why it was recalled

UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.

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The exact product

UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BUTTER & GARLIC FLAVORED, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g),

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Original FDA code information

Codes: 504FMGRV16, Best by 1/1/2016; 505GKGRV17, best by 1/1/2016; 505GMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016

TypeCode / valueContext
best by1/1/2016Codes: 504FMGRV16, Best by 1/1/2016; 505GKGRV17, best by 1/1/2016; 505GMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016
best by2/1/2016504FMGRV16, Best by 1/1/2016; 505GKGRV17, best by 1/1/2016; 505GMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016

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

FDA source record · F-1576-2015

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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