Check your cabinets: White rice recalled in 13 states

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1. 12d ago

   Lundberg Family Farms expands jasmine rice recall to 13 states

   Lundberg Family Farms is recalling white jasmine rice across 13 states due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The recall involves over 27,000 packages totaling nearly 55,000 pounds. Affected products were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and Wegmans. The FDA expanded the recall following an initial health alert issued several months ago. Consumers should check their pantries for affected packages to avoid potential exposure to foreign objects.

   Why it matters

   The FDA manages food safety recalls to prevent consumer injury from contaminated products. This specific action targets a California producer. The expansion suggests a wider distribution of the contaminated batch than initially identified.

   What is confirmed

   • Lundberg Family Farms recalled white jasmine rice sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
   • The recall covers 13 states and includes over 27,000 packages.
   • The total affected weight is nearly 55,000 pounds.
   • The FDA expanded the recall after an initial health alert was issued several months ago.
   • The recall is due to potential contamination with foreign materials.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The recall affects products sold at Wegmans.
   • The recall expanded to a dozen states including Washington.

   What to watch next

   • FDA identification of the specific foreign materials found in the rice
   • Reports of consumer injuries or health issues linked to the contaminated batches
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. www.nytimes.com — The Learning Network
   2. www.everydayhealth.com — White Rice Recalled in 13 States Due to ‘Foreign Material’
   3. www.yahoo.com — White rice recall expands to a dozen states including WA
   4. www.yahoo.com — Rice sold in CA stores recalled for ‘foreign materials.’ Here’s what to know
   5. www.yahoo.com — Jasmine Rice Pulled From Wegmans, Target, Walmart Stores In 13 States Because It May Contain 'Foreign Objects'
   6. jen.jiji.com — Thailand needs at least 5 years to join the OECD | The Next Move EP27
   7. nypost.com — Lundberg Family Farms rice recall expanded as warning issued for Walmart, Target and Whole Foods shoppers
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2. 15d ago

   FDA expands white jasmine rice recall to 13 states

   The FDA has expanded a recall of white jasmine rice due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The recall now covers 13 states and includes over 27,000 packages. Total affected weight is reported as nearly 55,000 pounds. Consumers are advised to check their cabinets for the contaminated product. The expansion follows an initial health alert issued several months ago.

   Why it matters

   Contamination with foreign materials in food products can pose physical health risks to consumers. This recall ensures that potentially hazardous batches are removed from retail and home inventories.

   What is confirmed

   • The FDA issued an update on white rice recalled in 13 states due to potential contamination with foreign materials.
   • More than 27,000 packages of white rice are included in the recall.
   • The recall involves nearly 55,000 pounds of white jasmine rice.
   • The recall expansion occurred months after an initial health alert.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the specific foreign materials causing the contamination
   • List of specific brands or lot numbers affected by the recall
   Sources used for this update (8)

   1. The Independent — Check your cabinets: White rice recalled in 13 states
   2. People.com — FDA Issues Update on White Rice Recalled in 13 States Due to Potential Contamination with Foreign Materials
   3. NewsNation — Over 27,000 packages of white rice recalled for possible contamination
   4. Southern Living — FDA Expands Recall On White Rice Sold In At Least 3 Southern States
   5. The Healthy @Reader's Digest — Rice Recall Update: 55,000 Pounds in 12 States for Foreign Matter
   6. 10TV — White jasmine rice recall expands to 13 states months after initial health alert
   7. dailyvoice.com — Nearly 55K Pounds Of Rice Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
   8. Delish — More Than 54,000 Pounds Of Jasmine Rice Have Been Recalled—What To Know
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