CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mochiko Blue Star Sweet Rice Flour recalled by Koda Farms
Koda Farms is recalling Mochiko Blue Star Sweet Rice Flour, distributed in California, Hawaii. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2013 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-1022-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64384
- Recalling firm
- Koda Farms, South Dos Palos, CA
- Brand
- Mochiko
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Feb 2013
- FDA classified
- 26 Feb 2013
- Reported
- 6 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Flour
Timeline
| 15 Feb 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 6 Mar 2013 | 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
Koda Farms received a report from a customer that a hard yellow material was found in rice flour dough that had been manufactured using rice flour supplied by Koda Farms. The rice flour is believed to be the source of the foreign object.
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
Mochiko Blue Star Sweet Rice Flour; Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.68 k) Koda Farms Milling, Inc. South Dos Palos, CA 93665
Where it was distributed
CA and HI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Koda Farms received a report from a customer that a hard yellow material was found in rice flour dough that had been manufactured using rice flour supplied by Koda Farms. The rice flour is believed to be the source of the foreign object.
Which lots are affected?
Product code 3F13 and 3F14 (produced January 13 and 1, 2013.
Where was it sold?
CA and HI
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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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Mochiko Blue Star Sweet Rice Flour recalled by Koda FarmsMochiko | Koda Farms | Packaging Defects | 5 states |
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