Food recall: Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS…
Class II FDA enforcement event 67465. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within two hours.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Mars Food US started this food recall on 6 Feb 2014. The firm address in the FDA record is in Rancho Dominguez, CA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 67465 has 7 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 5 Mar 2014. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 27 Mar 2017.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Nationwide
Recalling firm
Mars Food US, Rancho Dominguez, CA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
7 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-1563-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA | 140,225 units | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
| F-1564-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059 | 33,634 units | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
| F-1565-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059 | 19,304 units, 2 units per case | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
| F-1566-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Pilaf, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-11547 | 32,778 units, 2 units per case | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
| F-1567-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Saffron Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-11547 | 43,004 units, 2 units per case | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
| F-1568-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Spanish Flavor, net weight 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 5059, Rancho Dominguez, CA 90224-5059 | 1448 units, 2 units per case | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
| F-1590-2014 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Cheese Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Carson, CA 90749-1547 | none since prior to the recall | Class II | Terminated | 5 Mar 2014 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Food events that started in 2014
- 573
- Share of these events in Class II
- 41%
- Product records in this event
- 7Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 5
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2015 | UNCLE BEN'S(R) Ready Rice(R) ROASTED CHICKEN FLAVORED with Carrots and Herbs, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g), | Food | Class II | 5 |
| 16 Jul 2014 | Uncle Ben's(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT. 8.8 OZ (250g), UPC 5480023334 | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 28 Feb 2014 | UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764 | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 27 Dec 2013 | Uncle Ben's (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor rice, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg), distributed by MARS Foodservices US, P.O. B | Food | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report F-1563-2014The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 67465. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/67465/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA food enforcement reports
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- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Nationwide
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 67465?
- The event has 7 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
140,225 units
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many food recalls of 2014 have the same class?
- 41% of the 573 food events that started in 2014 are in Class II.