White jasmine rice recall in 13 states gets new details months after initial health alert

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1. 14d ago

   FDA updates recall of Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice in 13 states

   The FDA issued an update regarding a recall of Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice affecting 13 states. More than 27,000 packages, totaling over 54,000 pounds of rice, were recalled due to potential contamination with foreign materials. The recall includes products sold in California and Washington. This action follows an initial health alert issued several months ago. Consumers should check their supplies for the affected white jasmine rice to avoid potential contamination risks.

   Why it matters

   Foreign material contamination in food products can pose physical health risks to consumers. This recall expands the scope of an earlier alert to a larger geographic area. The FDA oversees the process to ensure contaminated goods are removed from retail shelves.

   What is confirmed

   • More than 27,000 packages of Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice are recalled.
   • The recall covers 13 states.
   • The FDA cited potential contamination with foreign materials as the reason for the recall.
   • More than 54,000 pounds of jasmine rice have been recalled.

   What to watch next

   • Identification of the specific foreign materials found in the rice
   • FDA reports on the volume of recalled product recovered from stores
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. People.com — FDA Issues Update on White Rice Recalled in 13 States Due to Potential Contamination with Foreign Materials
   2. NewsNation — Over 27,000 packages of white rice recalled for possible contamination
   3. KING5.com — White jasmine rice recall expands to 13 states months after initial health alert
   4. Yahoo — More Than 54,000 Pounds Of Jasmine Rice Have Been Recalled—What To Know
   5. Sacramento Bee — Rice sold in CA stores recalled for ‘foreign materials.’ Here’s what to know
   6. MyNorthwest.com — WA among 13 states hit by expanded jasmine rice recall covering 27K+ packages
   7. www.knoe.com — More than 27,000 packages of jasmine rice recalled for possible contamination of ‘foreign material’
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