CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Feb 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, in a stand-up steam pouch recalled

Lancaster Foods is recalling Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, in a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the, distributed in Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 10 Jan 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLancaster #3828 Expiration dates of 01/07/21 and 01/09/21 Code : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)

Quantity recalled33 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-0263-2021
FDA event ID: 87180
Recalling firm: Lancaster Foods, Jessup, MD
Brand: Lancaster Veggie
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 10 Jan 2021
FDA classified: 2 Feb 2021
Reported: 10 Feb 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Rice

Timeline

10 Jan 2021	Recall initiated by company
2 Feb 2021	Classified by FDA	+23 days
10 Feb 2021	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Product is potentially contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, 15 Ounces, in a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the header, UPC 8 13055 01014 2

Where it was distributed

Product Distributed in the USA - PA, MD, MA, VA, DE, NC

Delaware Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina Pennsylvania Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, in a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the recalled?

Yes. Lancaster Foods recalled Lancaster Veggie Rice Blend, in a stand-up steam pouch with 'grab & steam' printed on the on 10 Jan 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0263-2021.

Why was it recalled?

Product is potentially contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Lancaster #3828 Expiration dates of 01/07/21 and 01/09/21 Code : (0359, 0361, 0362, 0363, 0364, 0365, 0366, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008)

Where was it sold?

Product Distributed in the USA - PA, MD, MA, VA, DE, NC

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 21 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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