Popular Rice Brand Issuses Recall Due To Possible Presence Of Small Stones

Ben's Original has announced a voluntary recall of certain rice products due to the potential presence of small stones. The recall affects select batches of Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these stones, which originate from the rice farm, could pose a risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.

The recall is limited to specific batch codes and best by dates, which are listed on the bottom seal of the product packaging. The affected products were distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September and sold at retailers including Target, HEB, and Amazon. No other Ben's Original products are affected by this recall.

You can find a full list of the recalled products here.

There have been no reports of injury or illness related to the potentially impacted products. Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them and to contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care for a return. The company has emphasized that this is an isolated issue and is taking steps to remove the affected products from store shelves and notify consumers.

For more information or to initiate a return, consumers can contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) Saturday and Sunday.