Recalled Ben’s Original rice sold by Target, Amazon and others might have rocks
The latest not-food-in-your-food recall comes from Ben’s Original, once known as Uncle Ben’s, which yanked three Ready Rice varieties because they might have rocks.
The company-written, FDA-posted recall notice calls them “small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm” but admits: “These small stones pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.”
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While certain stores received batches, the recall notice says “additional retailers may have purchased products distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September.”
Here are the three flavors recalled, all with a best by date of 8/2026 :
- Long Grain White Rice, batch Nos. 533ELGRV22 and 534ALGRV22, the latter batch sold at H-E-B stores at possibly others.
- Whole Grain Brown Rice, batch Nos. 534AMGRV22, sold at Target and possibly others; 534DMGRV22, sold at H-E-B and possibly others; and 534BMGRV22.
- Long Grain & Wild Rice, batch Nos. 533CLGRV22, sold at United Markets and possibly others; 533CMGRV22, sold at Amazon, Piggly Wiggly and H-E-B and possibly others; and 533BMGRV22.
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You can return these to the store for a refund. Ben’s Original wants customers to call them for refunds or any other questions about this recall at 800-548-6253, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, Saturdays and Sundays.
This story was originally published October 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM with the headline "Recalled Ben’s Original rice sold by Target, Amazon and others might have rocks."
