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Ben’s Original Recalls Select Ready Rice Over Stone Contamination Risk

Consumers should check batch codes to arrange a return via Ben’s Original.

Overview

  • The voluntary recall covers limited Ready Rice varieties: Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild.
  • The FDA warns small, naturally occurring stones from the rice farm could cause oral or digestive injuries if eaten.
  • Impacted packs carry best-by dates of August 2026 and specific batch codes, including 533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22, 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22, 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, and 533CMGRV22.
  • Affected lots were sold at retailers such as HEB, Target, Amazon, United Markets, and Piggly Wiggly, with officials noting additional stores may be involved due to distribution by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods.
  • No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the company says the issue is isolated to the listed batches and is removing affected products from stores; customers can initiate returns by calling 1-800-548-6253.