Uncle Ben's Ready Rice pouches from 2016 may contain metal fragments. Consumers should check product codes and contact Mars Food US for details.
UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments.
Uncle Ben's Ready Rice pouches from 2016 could contain metal fragments. This poses a risk of injury if metal pieces are ingested.
Metal fragments in the rice pouches could be ingested during cooking or eating, potentially causing injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract.
Anyone who owns or uses Uncle Ben's Ready Rice pouches with the code 506BLGRV16 sold before February 2016. Children and those with metal allergies are at higher risk.
Check for the product code 506BLGRV16 on the pouch. The pouches were sold with a best-by date of February 1, 2016.
Look for the code 506BLGRV16 on the pouch label.
The recall does not require stopping use immediately; check the product code and contact Mars Food US for further instructions.
The official notice does not specify a remedy for this recall.
The recall states there is a potential for metal fragments, which could cause injury if ingested.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Uncle Ben's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1579-2015 — Uncle Ben's Uncle Ben's Hello, I own a Uncle Ben's that is covered by recall F-1579-2015 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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