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
Possible metal fragments
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ProductUNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BEEF FLAVOR with carrots and herbs, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g),
Package size8.5 oz
FDA code information
Codes: 505AKGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016; 505FMGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016
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Original product description
UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) BEEF FLAVOR with carrots and herbs, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g),
Extracted codes and context
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| best by | 2/1/2016 | Codes: 505AKGRV17, Best by 2/1/2016; 505FMGRV17, 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-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
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