CLASS III Food recall · Reported 5 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice recalled

Family Dollar Stores - NC Distribution Center is recalling Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice (, distributed in 46 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes202GP14, Exp. July 21, 2016; 203GP14, Exp. July 22, 2016; 204GP14, Exp. July 23, 2016; 230GP14, Exp. August 18, 2016; 231GP14, Exp. August 19, 2016; 246GP14, Exp. September 3, 2016

Quantity recalled423,505 units

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-0090-2015
FDA event ID: 69544
Recalling firm: Family Dollar Stores - NC Distribution Center, Matthews, NC
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Oct 2014
FDA classified: 29 Oct 2014
Reported: 5 Nov 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Rice

Timeline

2 Oct 2014	Recall initiated by company
29 Oct 2014	Classified by FDA	+27 days
5 Nov 2014	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Possible insect infestation

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

Family Gourmet Long Grain Enriched White Rice in 32 oz. clear plastic bags (SKU: 1218898) and 80 oz. clear plastic bag (SKU: 1218870).

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA. ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE,NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND,OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY

Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan

Stores named: Dollar Tree

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible insect infestation

Which lots are affected?

202GP14, Exp. July 21, 2016; 203GP14, Exp. July 22, 2016; 204GP14, Exp. July 23, 2016; 230GP14, Exp. August 18, 2016; 231GP14, Exp. August 19, 2016; 246GP14, Exp. September 3, 2016

Where was it sold?

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA. ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE,NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC,ND,OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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