CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) New Orleans Style Red Beans recalled
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice, with a blend of smokey, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Feb 2015 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-1577-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70554
- Recalling firm
- Mars Food US, Rancho Dominguez, CA
- Brand
- Uncle Ben's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 20 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 1 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Rice
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 1 Apr 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
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
UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) NEW ORLEANS STYLE RED BEANS & RICE, with a blend of smokey, savory seasonings, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g),
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
Which lots are affected?
Codes: 506AKGRV16, Best by 2/1/2016; 506ALGRV16, Best by 2016; 506AMGRV16, Best by 2/1/2016
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
4 other products · FDA event 70554| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Beef Flavor with carrots and herbs recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Roasted Chicken Flavored recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Butter & Garlic Flavored recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Original recalled by Mars Food USUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
More recalls from Mars Food US
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 |
| Food | CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Roasted Chicken Flavored recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice(R) Beef Flavor with carrots and herbs recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice Garden Vegetable, with Peas recalledUncle Ben's | Mars Food US | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | Nationwide |
Other Rice recalls
All 75| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Lundberg Family Famrs White Rice Jasmine recalled by Wehah FarmsLundberg | Wehah Farms | Foreign Material | 12 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Item 5650233 Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice recalledItem | Ajinomoto Foods North America | Foreign Material | 43 states |
| Food | CLASS III | Publix Rice & Pigeon Peas recalled by ASK FoodsPublix | ASK Foods | Undeclared Allergens | FL |
| Food | CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White recalledBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown recalled by Mars Foods UsBen's | Mars Foods Us | Other | 9 states |