Bens Original Voluntary Recall of Ready Rice Batches for Stones

Bens Original has voluntarily recalled select batches of three Ready Rice products after the company found the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones in some boxes, the company said. The recall, announced on October 10 and posted to the Food and Drug Administration website on October 14, applies to certain batch codes and best-by dates of Bens Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown and Long Grain Wild Ready Rice sold in the United States.

Company officials said the stones originate from the rice farm and could pose a risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed. The affected batches were distributed to retailers including HEB, Target, United Markets, Amazon and Piggly Wiggly through distributors Associated Grocers, CS and Dot Foods between August and September. Bens Original said the problem is limited to the specific batches listed in the recall and that no other Bens Original products are affected. The company also said it is actively removing the impacted products from stores.

Bens Original, a brand owned by Mars, advised consumers to check the bottom seal on the back of the package for batch codes and best-by dates to determine whether their...