Mars Food US: Food Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: F-1686-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 28, 2014

Date Posted: April 2, 2014

Recall Number: F-1686-2014

Event ID: 67663

Reason for Recall:

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).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3329 cases of 12 units

Code Information:

Best Before Date 12/14 MADE IN CANADA 351GBBFP [1L, 2L, 3L, 1R, 2R, 3R]

Distribution Pattern:

AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated