Popular rice brand issues nationwide recall: FDA
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — A nationwide recall has been issued for a well-known rice brand after reports surfaced of small stones being found in the product.

This recall specifically affects select batches of Ben’s Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice. Consumers may have purchased these products at major retailers such as Target, HEB, and Amazon.

The problem originates from the rice farm, where stones have inadvertently mixed with the rice. If these stones are ingested, they could cause injuries to the mouth or digestive system, according to the recall notice.

Ben’s Original has assured customers that this is an isolated incident, confined to these specific batches. “No other Ben’s Original™ products are impacted,” the company stated in their recall announcement. Emphasizing their dedication to transparency, Ben’s Original is actively working to remove the affected products from store shelves and inform consumers of the issue.

Consumers are advised to check the batch codes and best-by dates, which are located on the bottom seal at the back of the package, to determine if their purchase is part of the recall.

Item description Batch code Best by date Retailers
Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice 533ELGRV22
534ALGRV22
8/2026 534ALGRV22 was sold at HEB
Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice 534AMGRV22
534BMGRV22
534DMGRV22
8/2026 534AMGRV22 was sold at Target.
534DMGRV22 was sold at HEB.
Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain and Wild Rice 533BMGRV22
533CLGRV22
533CMGRV22
8/2026 533CLGRV22 was sold at United Markets.
533CMGRV22 was sold at HEB, Amazon, and Piggly Wiggly
Data from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The company said there could be more retailers impacted since others may have bought products distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods between August and September.

If you have one of the listed products, you can return it by contacting Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, Monday to Friday, or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST on Saturday and Sunday.

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