Mars Food US recalls Uncle Ben's Ready Rice due to punctures on packaging leading to spoilage. Affected products have off odors and appearance. Consumers should check UPC 054800 031764 for details.
Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).
Mars Food US is recalling Uncle Ben's Ready Rice because some packages had punctures that caused spoilage, leading to off odors and appearance. This recall affects consumers who bought the specific product with the UPC 054800 031764.
Punctures on the back of the packaging can lead to spoilage, resulting in off odors and appearance. This happens because the punctures allow contaminants to enter the rice package.
Anyone who purchased Uncle Ben's Ready Rice with the UPC 054800 031764 is affected. The risk is low as the issue only causes spoilage, not injury.
Check for the UPC 054800 031764 on the packaging. The product was sold with a best before date of 12/14 and made in Canada.
Look for the UPC 054800 031764 on the packaging to identify affected products.
The recall was initiated because some packages had punctures on the back that led to spoilage, causing off odors and appearance.
Check for the UPC 054800 031764 on the packaging. The product was sold with a best before date of 12/14 and made in Canada.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the packaging.
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-1686-2014 — Uncle Ben's Uncle Ben's Hello, I own a Uncle Ben's that is covered by recall F-1686-2014 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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