CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown recalled by Mars Foods Us
Mars Foods Us is recalling Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 12 Sep 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0098-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97741
- Recalling firm
- Mars Foods Us, Chicago, IL
- Brand
- Ben's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Sep 2025
- FDA classified
- 20 Oct 2025
- Reported
- 29 Oct 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Rice
Timeline
| 12 Sep 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible presence of stones in product
Product as listed by the FDA
Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown, 8.8oz., UPC 0 54800 42334 7. 12 retail units per wholesale case.
Where it was distributed
WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ
CaliforniaGeorgiaIllinoisLouisianaMichiganNorth CarolinaNew JerseyTexasWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible presence of stones in product
Which lots are affected?
534AMGRV22 534BMGRV22 534DMGRV22
Where was it sold?
WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 97741This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild recalled by Mars Foods Us.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild recalled by Mars Foods UsBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states | |
| CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White recalledBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |
More recalls from Mars Foods Us
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White recalledBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild recalled by Mars Foods UsBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |
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All 75| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Lundberg Family Famrs White Rice Jasmine recalled by Wehah FarmsLundberg | Wehah Farms | Foreign Material | 12 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Item 5650233 Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice recalledItem | Ajinomoto Foods North America | Foreign Material | 43 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas recalled by ASK FoodsPublix | ASK Foods | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
| Food | CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White recalledBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild recalled by Mars Foods UsBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |