Mars Food US recalls Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef Flavor pouches with carrots and herbs that may contain metal fragments. Consumers should check product codes and dates for affected items.
UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
Mars Food US has recalled Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef Flavor pouches with carrots and herbs that may contain metal fragments. This hazard could cause injury if metal fragments are ingested during cooking or eating.
The pouches may contain metal fragments that could be ingested during cooking or eating. If metal fragments are swallowed, they could cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.
Anyone who owns or uses Uncle Ben's Ready Rice Beef Flavor pouches with carrots and herbs. People who cook or eat these pouches are most at risk of injury from metal fragments.
Check for product codes 505AKGRV17 or 505FMGRV17 with a best by date of February 1, 2016. These pouches are sold in 8.5 oz (240 g) packages.
Look for product codes 505AKGRV17 or 505FMGRV17 on the pouch packaging.
If you have the product codes listed, stop using the pouches immediately and contact Mars Food US for further instructions.
The product may contain metal fragments that could be ingested during cooking or eating, posing a risk of injury.
Check for product codes 505AKGRV17 or 505FMGRV17 with a best by date of February 1, 2016.
Stop using the pouches immediately and contact Mars Food US for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall F-1578-2015 — Uncle Ben's Uncle Ben's Hello, I own a Uncle Ben's that is covered by recall F-1578-2015 from Uncle Ben's. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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