Nationwide Rice Recall: Small Stones Found in Popular Brand—What You Need to Know

Check your pantry. Ben's Original is recalling a limited number of its rice products due to the possible presence of small stones, which pose a risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The following products are included in the recall:

• Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice: Batch codes 533ELGRV22 or 534ALGRV22 (sold at HEB), both with a best-by date of 8/2026
• Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice: Batch codes 534AMGRV22 (sold at Target), 534BMGRV22 , or 534DMGRV22 (sold at HEB), all with a best-by date of 8/2026
• Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice: Batch codes 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22 (sold at United Markets), or 533CMGRV22 (sold at HEB and Piggly Wiggly and on Amazon), all with a best-by date of 8/2026

The batch codes and best-by dates can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the package. The announcement notes that the recalled products may have been sold at other stores in addition to those listed since additional retailers may have purchased the products that were distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September.

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According to the recall notice, the naturally occurring stones originated from the rice farm. Ben's Original is removing the impacted products from stores and notifying consumers.

So far, there have been no reports of injury or illness related to this recall. If you purchased any of these products, do not consume them. Instead, contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care to initiate a return as well as to address any questions; call 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST), Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST), Saturday and Sunday.