CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Oct 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal recalled by Maple Island Inc
Maple Island Inc is recalling Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Oct 2021 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-0065-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88827
- Recalling firm
- Maple Island Inc, North Saint Paul, MN
- Brand
- Parent's Choice
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 20 Oct 2021
- Reported
- 27 Oct 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Oct 2021 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 27 Oct 2021 | 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
Product contains elevated level of inorganic arsenic.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal. Stage 1, 4+ months. Fully Cooked. Just add Liquid. Net Wt 8 oz (227g) UPC 81131-08290. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide.
Stores named: Walmart
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains elevated level of inorganic arsenic.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 21083, Best if Used By: Jun 24 2022 Lot 21084 Best if Used By: Jun 25 2022 Lot 21242, Best if Used By: Nov 30 2022
Where was it sold?
Nationwide.
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.