Multiple Ben’s Original rice products have recently been recalled due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones that come from rice farms. These pose a risk of possible oral or digestive tract injury, the company said.
As of this Tuesday, no injuries had been reported in connection to the recalled products, per the alert published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These products include limited batches of Ben's Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice.
Retailers who purchased products distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September may carry the recalled batches. Some of these retailers might not appear on the list of batch codes, best by dates and retailers provided by Ben’s Original.
Here are the batch numbers and best by dates:
· Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice with batch codes 533ELGRV22 and 534ALGRV22 (sold at HEB), best by date 8/2026
· Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice batch codes 534AMGRV22 (sold at Target), 534BMGRV22 and 534DMGRV22 (sold at HEB), best by date of 8/2026
· Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice, batch codes 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22 (sold at United Markets) and 533CMGRV22 (sold at HEB, Amazon, and Piggly Wiggly), best by date of 8/2026
According to the Ben’s Original recall announcement, the recall is limited to these batch codes only. Furthermore, the company said that it is “taking action to remove the impacted products from the stores where they were sent and to notify consumers.”
Although there have been no reports of illness or injury, the company advises the public not to consume the recalled products. Anyone with questions can contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care to initiate a return and to address any questions at 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) Saturday and Sunday.
Audacy has also covered recent recalls unrelated to this Ben’s Original recall. You can read about them here.