CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice recalled
CJ Distribution (Oakland) is recalling CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 29 Dec 2015 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
- F-0747-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72989
- Recalling firm
- CJ Distribution (Oakland), Oakland, CA
- Brand
- CJ Extra
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Dec 2015
- FDA classified
- 14 Mar 2016
- Reported
- 23 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Rice
Timeline
| 29 Dec 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Mar 2016 | Classified by FDA | +76 days |
| 23 Mar 2016 | 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
FDA inspection found rodent urine stains on pallets of long grain rice in 80 lb. bags.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
CJ Extra Fancy Long Grain Enriched Rice. NET WT. 80 lbs (36.20 kg); nylon bag; Product of USA. Item number RG80
Where it was distributed
Northern CA Bay area only.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA inspection found rodent urine stains on pallets of long grain rice in 80 lb. bags.
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers #873, #876, #878. These numbers are according to supplier information on pallets; bags to not have lot numbers.
Where was it sold?
Northern CA Bay area only.
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.
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