More Than 54,000 Pounds Of Jasmine Rice Have Been Recalled—What To Know
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In April,
Wegmans announced it was removing recalled jasmine white rice made by Lundberg Family Farms from its shelves. The recalled
rice was sold not only at Wegmans but also at other national retailers like Target and Walmart. This week, the
FDA announced an update, upping the number of recalled packages and providing additional details.
What Products Are Being Recalled?
As of this week, 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms jasmine white rice have been recalled. The company is owned by Wehah Farms, based in California.
The affected rice was sold in 32-ounce packages and was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 27,324 packages are affected.
The packages contain the UPC code 073416040281 and have best-before dates of February 1 and 2, 2027. Additionally, they contain the lot numbers 260201MA and 260202MA.
Why Are They Being Recalled?
As
Delish reported back in April, the affected rice products were recalled due to the possible presence of foreign material. However, specifics on what that material is have still not been provided (although common offenders include stones, wood, metal, and plastic).
The FDA has determined that this is a Class II recall, meaning that those who consume the affected product may suffer temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Serious health consequences are rare.
What Should I Do If I Have The Affected Product?
Customers who have the affected products in their homes should not consume them and instead throw them away.
Wegmans previously announced that affected products purchased in its stores could be returned for a full refund. Those who purchased the affected product elsewhere can contact their local store to see if refunds are available.
More than 54,000 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms jasmine white rice have been recalled in 12 states over possible foreign material contamination.
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