CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor rice recalled
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor rice, distributed in California, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 27 Dec 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-1451-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67204
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US, Rancho Dominguez, CA
- Brand
- Uncle Ben's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Dec 2013
- FDA classified
- 29 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Rice
Timeline
| 27 Dec 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 5 Feb 2014 | 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
The firm received reports of flushing reactions after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue.
Product as listed by the FDA
Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor rice, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg), distributed by MARS Foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059
Where it was distributed
IL, OK ID, CA, WI, TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm received reports of flushing reactions after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue.
Which lots are affected?
332DMGRV01
Where was it sold?
IL, OK ID, CA, WI, TX
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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