Ben’s Original Rice Products Pulled Nationwide Over Stone Contamination Risk

Ben’s Original has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select Ready Rice products after small, naturally occurring stones were discovered in a limited number of packages.

The company said the stones may cause oral or digestive tract injuries if eaten.

The recall affects specific batches of Ben’s Original Long Grain White Rice, Whole Grain Brown Rice, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice distributed between August and September through retailers including Target, HEB, Amazon, United Markets, and Piggly Wiggly.

Ben’s Original said in a statement:

“This recall is limited only to the batch codes and best by dates listed in the table below, both of which can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the package.”

“This is an isolated issue limited to these batches. No other Ben’s Original