WASHINGTON, D.C. — A popular rice brand has issued a nationwide recall for several batches of its Ready Rice products after discovering the potential for small stones in the packaging. The recall, announced by Ben’s Original™, affects a limited number of Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products.
According to the recall notice, the presence of stones originating from the rice farm could pose a risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.
“This is an isolated issue limited to these batches— no other Ben’s Original™ products are affected,” the company stated in its announcement, adding that it is taking action to remove the impacted products from stores and notify consumers.
Affected Products and Retailers
The recalled products were sold at several major retailers, including Target, HEB, and Amazon. The recall also noted that products may have been distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods, indicating that other retailers may be affected.
Consumers can identify the recalled products by checking the batch codes and best by dates located on the bottom seal on the back of the package. All affected products have an identical Best By Date of 8/2026.
The specific recalled items, as listed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are:
| Item Description | Batch Code(s) | Key Retailers Cited |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice | 533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22 | 534ALGRV22 sold at HEB |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice | 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22 | 534AMGRV22 sold at Target; 534DMGRV22 sold at HEB |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain and Wild Rice | 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, 533CMGRV22 | 533CLGRV22 sold at United Markets; 533CMGRV22 sold at HEB, Amazon, and Piggly Wiggly |
Consumers who have purchased one of the listed products should not consume it.
For a return or refund, consumers are advised to contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253. Customer service hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST
