CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Oct 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mealtime Fried Rice in a black with clear plastic lid recalled by Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee is recalling Hy-Vee Mealtime Fried Rice in a black with clear plastic lid, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 9 Sep 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0001-2020
- FDA event ID
- 83766
- Recalling firm
- Hy-Vee, West des Moines, IA
- Brand
- Hy-Vee Mealtime
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Sep 2019
- FDA classified
- 1 Oct 2019
- Reported
- 9 Oct 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Rice
Timeline
| 9 Sep 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Oct 2019 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 9 Oct 2019 | 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
undeclared milk in fried rice
Product as listed by the FDA
Hy-Vee Mealtime Fried Rice in a 16 oz. black plastic container with clear plastic lid
Where it was distributed
Distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
IowaIllinoisKansasMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaSouth DakotaWisconsin
Stores named: Hy-Vee
Questions about this recall
Is Mealtime Fried Rice in a black with clear plastic lid recalled?
Yes. Hy-Vee recalled Mealtime Fried Rice in a black with clear plastic lid on 9 Sep 2019. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0001-2020.
Why was it recalled?
undeclared milk in fried rice
Which lots are affected?
lot code 19250 or 19251
Where was it sold?
Distributed to Hy-Vee grocery stores in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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