Photo screenshot: Jasmine rice
A recall involving more than 54,000 pounds of jasmine rice has expanded across 12 states, giving shoppers a reason to check their pantries for specific Lundberg Family Farms packages.
The affected product is Lundberg Family Farms Organic White Jasmine Rice in 32 ounce bags. According to the recall information provided to federal regulators, 27,324 packages are involved because of the possible presence of foreign material.
The rice was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. It was sold through major retailers including Wegmans, Target and Walmart.
How to check the jasmine rice
The recall applies to specific bags rather than every Lundberg rice product.
Shoppers should check for the UPC code 073416040281. The affected packages also carry lot numbers 260201MA or 260202MA.
The best before dates are Feb. 1, 2027, and Feb. 2, 2027. Consumers who find a bag with the matching UPC, lot number and date should not eat the rice.
Other Lundberg rice varieties are not included in this particular recall.
Why the rice may still be in your pantry
The dates on the affected packages make the recall especially relevant for shoppers who purchased rice months ago.
A bag bought earlier in the year may still have several months of shelf life remaining. That means it could remain in a pantry long after a shopper has forgotten when or where it was purchased.
The recall therefore is not limited to recent grocery trips. Checking older pantry staples can help determine whether a recalled package is still at home.
What the recall means for shoppers
The product was recalled because of the possible presence of foreign material. The available recall information does not identify the material involved.
The recall is classified as Class II by the Food and Drug Administration. That category generally covers situations in which exposure to a product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, while the likelihood of serious harm is considered remote.
Consumers who have a matching package should avoid eating it. The product can be discarded, or shoppers can contact the retailer where it was purchased about available refund procedures.
For anyone who keeps rice as a pantry staple, the check is straightforward. Look at the bag, compare the product details and set aside anything that matches the recall information.
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