Ben's Original Long Grain Rice
Ben's Original Long Grain & Wild Rice

Ben's Original issued a voluntary recall for some of its rice due to potential contamination of stones in the product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.

The small, naturally occurring stones originated from a rice farm, the FDA reported, adding the affected products were distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September.

The agency did not specify which farm.

"The small stones pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed," the FDA said in a notice on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

So far, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recall, which Ben’s Original announced on Friday, Oct. 10.

What rice is being recalled?

Ben's Original issued the recall in the United States for the following products.

Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice

  • Batch Code: 533ELGRV22; Best by date: August 2026
  • Batch Code: 534ALGRV22; Best by date: August 2026

Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice

  • Batch Code: 534AMGRV22; Best by date: August 2026
  • Batch Code: 534BMGRV22; Best by date: August 2026
  • Batch Code: 534DMGRV22; Best by date: August 2026

Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice

  • Batch Code: 533BMGRV22; Best by date: August 2026
  • Batch Code: 533CLGRV22; Best by date: August 2026
  • Batch Code: 533CMGRV22; Best by date: August 2026

Which retailers sold recalled Ben's Original rice products?

According to the FDA, the recalled Ben's Original rice products were sold at the following retailers:

  • Target
  • Amazon
  • HEB
  • Piggly Wiggly
  • United Markets

How to get refunded for recalled Ben's Original rice products

For more information and to initiate a return, consumers can call Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rice sold at Target, HEB, Amazon, more recalled after stones found in product

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