Ben’s Original has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its popular Ready Rice products in the United States. They cite the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm.
Particularly, this cautionary measure affects a limited number of Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild varieties, underscoring the brand’s commitment to consumer safety and transparency.
Stones originated from rice farm
Evidently, the recall comes after the discovery that small stones, a naturally occurring foreign material in rice agriculture, may have contaminated certain packages. While Ben’s Original has stated that this is an isolated issue limited only to specific batches, the concern is that these stones pose a potential risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.
Consumers are urged to immediately check their pantries for the affected products. The recall is specific to certain batch codes and “Best By” dates of August 2026 which can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the package. The significantly affected products include:
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
- Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice
Affected Ben’s Original was distributed between August and September
Subsequently, there is a detailed list of the specific batch codes. 533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22, and others, are available on the official recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the company’s website.
These affected products were distributed to various major retailers. It’s including but not limited to HEB, Target, Amazon, United Markets, and Piggly Wiggly, having been distributed between August and September.
Furthermore, Ben’s Original has confirmed that no other products under its brand are affected by this issue. As of now, there have been no reports of injury or illness associated with the consumption of the recalled rice. The company is actively working to remove the impacted products from store shelves nationwide.
For consumers who have purchased one of the potentially contaminated batches, the directive is clear: do not consume the product.
Altogether, Ben’s Original is advising customers to contact its Consumer Care line immediately to initiate a return and address any questions. The Consumer Care team can be reached at 1-800-548-6253, available Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST) and Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST).
Moreover, while incidents of foreign material in food are rare, this voluntary recall serves as a crucial reminder for consumers to remain vigilant and heed safety alerts.