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F-1686-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Mars Food US — Rancho Dominguez, CA

FDA food recall F-1686-2014 was initiated by Mars Food US on February 28, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance). The recall status is terminated (terminated July 16, 2015). Affected quantity: 3329 cases of 12 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Food
Report Date
April 2, 2014
Initiation Date
February 28, 2014
Termination Date
July 16, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3329 cases of 12 units

Product Description

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764

Reason for Recall

Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).

Distribution Pattern

AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI

Code Information

Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]

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  • F-2312-2014 Class II — Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT (July 16, 2014)
  • F-1567-2014 Class II — Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Saffron Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distr (February 6, 2014)
  • F-1568-2014 Class II — Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Spanish Flavor, net weight 25 LB (11.34 kg), Di (February 6, 2014)
  • F-1563-2014 Class II — Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 2 (February 6, 2014)
  • F-1565-2014 Class II — Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27k (February 6, 2014)

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