1 min read- Lundberg Family Farms’ organic jasmine white rice has been recalled due to possible foreign material contamination.
- The affected product was sold in two-pound bags at grocery stores nationwide, including Wegmans, Hy-Vee, and Walmart.
- Approximately 4,500 cases of white rice are affected by the recall.
Halt the stir fry, skip the casseroles, and think twice before making any fried rice. Jasmine white rice sold at grocery stores nationwide has been recalled due to the possible presence of foreign material.
According to the recall notice issued by Wegmans grocery chain, Lundberg Family Farms has voluntarily recalled approximately 4,500 cases of its organic jasmine white rice. The affected rice was not only sold at Wegmans stores, but also at other grocery stores nationwide, including Target, Walmart, Giant, and Hy-Vee.
The affected product may contain foreign material that could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, although it is unclear what the exact foreign material is (wood, metal, and plastic are the most likely suspects). The affected rice was sold in two-pound bags containing the UPC code 073416-040281, as well as the following lot codes and best by dates:
- 260201; February 1, 2027
- 260202; February 2, 2027
Wegmans is accepting the affected product for a full refund, although no other information is currently available regarding refunds at other stores. While there is no additional information regarding this Class II recall at this time, customers should not consume the product and instead either throw it away or contact their place of purchase regarding possible refunds.