Check your pantry before fixing dinner.
If you made a grocery run recently, you might want to check your pantry. Ben’s Original has recalled several of its Ready Rice products due to the possible presence of naturally occurring stones. Here’s everything we know so far.
What caused the recall?
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), small stones may have ended up in a limited number of packages during processing. These stones originated at the rice farm. They could cause injury if accidentally consumed, although no injuries have been reported so far.
What stores sold the recalled rice?
The recalled Ready Rice items were shipped to retailers nationwide via distributors. They were sold through Amazon as well as at H-E-B, Piggly Wiggly, Target, United Market and others. Consumers are advised to check the packaging regardless of where the product was purchased.
How do I know if I have a recalled rice product?
The recalled batches of Ben’s Original Ready Rice are as follows:
Long Grain White Rice
- Batch code: 533ELGRV22 and 534ALGRV22
Whole Grain Brown Rice
- Batch code: 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22 and 534DMGRV22
Long Grain & Wild Rice
- Batch code: 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22 and 533CMGRV22
All recalled items have a “best by” date of August 2026, printed on the back of the package near the bottom seal. No other Ben’s Original products or batch codes are impacted by this recall.
What should I do next?
If you have a package with one of the affected batch codes and best-by dates, do not eat it. Instead, you can contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care to request a return or ask for more information. The number to call is 1‑800‑548‑6253, available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
