Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 12, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Mars Foods
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 9 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Mars Foods
- Product type
- Ready-to-Serve Microwaveable Rice
- Model numbers
- 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, 533CMGRV22
- Sizes
- 8.8 oz
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA +1 more
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 12, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Possible presence of stones in product
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact MARS FOODS US for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
Ben's Original Ready Rice is a microwaveable, ready-to-heat rice product commonly used as a quick side dish.
Why This Is Dangerous
Stones in the product can cause mouth injuries or choking if swallowed. Consumers should not consume affected lots.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Real-World Impact
The recall affects 1,075 cases across nine states. Consumers must discard or return affected products and pursue refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify the product name, 8.8 oz package, and model numbers against the recall.
- Check UPC 0 54800 42331 6 on the packaging.
- Inspect packaging for the stated model numbers.
Where to find product info
UPC and model numbers are printed on the packaging label near the barcode.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed within 4-6 weeks after verification.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all communications with Mars Foods US.
- If no response, file a recall-related complaint with the FDA and seek local consumer protection guidance.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check packaging for foreign objects before opening.
- Verify UPCs and model numbers against recall notices before consumption.
- Keep receipts and packaging until refunds are completed.
Documentation advice
Keep the product, take photos of the packaging and UPC, save all recall notices and emails.
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Product Details
Product: Ben's Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild, 8.8 oz. UPC: 0 54800 42331 6. Cases distributed: 1,075. States distributed to: WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ. Models: 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, 533CMGRV22.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 12 retail units per wholesale case
- Distributed to WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ
- Models: 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, 533CMGRV22
- Recall date: 2025-09-12; Status: ACTIVE
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