FDA recall record

Mars Food US Uncle Ben's recall — FDA F-2312-2014

Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging.

Class IIclassification
F-2312-2014official record ID
Aug 20, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-2312-2014
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMars Food US
Report dateAug 20, 2014
Recall initiation dateJul 16, 2014
Quantity1964 cases of 12 units
LocationRancho Dominguez, CA, United States

Official product description

Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT. 8.8 OZ (250g), UPC 5480023334

Why the product was recalled

Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging.

Distribution information

Nationwide

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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