Lundberg Family Farms Expands White Jasmine Rice Recall to Over 27,000 Bags Across 13 States

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised the recall notice for Lundberg Family Farms’ white jasmine rice, increasing the affected quantity from the originally reported 4,500 two-pound cases to more than 27,000 two-pound bags. The recall, first announced in April, cites potential foreign-material contamination. No illnesses have been linked to the product, and the agency classifies the issue as an isolated production-run problem.

The Independent

The recalled rice was sold in major retailers such as Wegmans, Target, Walmart, Giant, and Whole Foods. The FDA’s updated notice lists 13 states where the product was distributed: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The specific product can be identified by UPC 073416-040281.

The Independent

In a statement to People, Lundberg Family Farms confirmed that the affected product was removed from store shelves several months ago. The company emphasized that the incident was limited to a single production run and that no consumer illnesses have been reported.

The Independent

The rice recall follows a series of high-profile food safety actions. A nationwide egg recall affecting 19 million eggs was recently elevated to a Class I alert, with nearly 100 reported illnesses and 26 hospitalizations. Additionally, Fromm Family Foods has recalled two wet canned dog-food varieties after metal-contamination complaints; the affected cans bear a best-before date of March 20, 2029.

The Independent

Consumers who purchased the recalled white jasmine rice should check the UPC and discard the product or return it to the point of sale. Retailers have been instructed to remove remaining inventory. The FDA continues to monitor the situation, and no further distribution of the affected lot is expected.

The Independent