UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BEEF FLAVOR with carrots and herbs, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g)
Recalling firm: Mars Food US
Why it was recalled
UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
The exact product
UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BEEF FLAVOR with carrots and herbs, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g),
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Original FDA code information
Codes: 505AKGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016; 505FMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| best by | 2/1/2016 | Codes: 505AKGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016; 505FMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016 |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1578-2015
- Event ID
- 70554
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Feb 6, 2015
- Reported
- Apr 1, 2015
- Classified
- Mar 20, 2015
- Terminated
- Jul 20, 2015
- Quantity
- 568 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-1578-2015
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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