Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Feb 28, 2014

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g)

Recalling firm: Mars Food US

Why it was recalled

Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).

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 16, 2015.

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ProductUNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764
Package size8.8 oz
UPC054800031764

FDA code information

Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]

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Original product description

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC054800031764(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764

Original FDA recall reason

Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).

Recall details

Recall number
F-1686-2014
Event ID
67663
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Feb 28, 2014
Reported
Apr 2, 2014
Classified
Mar 25, 2014
Terminated
Jul 16, 2015
Quantity
3329 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

AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI

FDA source record · F-1686-2014

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