CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor recalled
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Feb 2014 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-1565-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67465
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US, Rancho Dominguez, CA
- Brand
- Uncle Ben's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Feb 2014
- FDA classified
- 27 Feb 2014
- Reported
- 5 Mar 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 5 Mar 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.
Product as listed by the FDA
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.
Which lots are affected?
All codes
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.
Other products in this recall event
6 other products · FDA event 67465This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Cheese Flavor recalled by Mars Food US.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Cheese Flavor recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Saffron Flavor recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Spanish Flavor recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Pilaf recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Other | Nationwide |
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All 15| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Original recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Butter & Garlic Flavored recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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