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 Rice
- Model numbers
- 533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22
- 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 microwavable, pre-cooked rice product sold in 8.8 oz pouches. It is marketed as a convenient pantry staple for quick meals.
Why This Is Dangerous
The hazard arises from potential foreign object contamination. Stones in food could cause choking or internal injury if swallowed.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers with the affected product may need to discard it and seek a refund. The issue poses a potential safety risk if ingested.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify product name matches Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White 8.8 oz
- Check UPC to confirm: 0 54800 42333 0
- Look for models 533ELGRV22 or 534ALGRV22
- Note packaging details: 12 retail units per wholesale case
- Confirm distribution states WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement report H-0097-2026 and the recall page linked in the notice
What timeline to expect
No timeline published for refunds or replacements.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with Mars Foods
- File a complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission if the company remains unresponsive
- Keep copies of receipts, emails, and photos
How to prevent similar issues
- For future purchases, verify UPCs and model numbers before buying
- Avoid bulk shipments from unknown sources
- Prefer products with clear lot/date codes and tamper-evident packaging
Documentation advice
Retain the packaging, UPC, model numbers, purchase receipt, and any correspondence with Mars Foods for records
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Product Details
Product: Ben's Original Ready Rice Original Long Grain White, 8.8 oz; UPC: 0 54800 42333 0; Cases: 273; Units per case: 12; Models: 533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22; Distribution: WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ; Sold at: Multiple Retailers; Status: ACTIVE; Recall date: 2025-09-12.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 8.8 oz package size
- Models 533ELGRV22 and 534ALGRV22
- Distributed to WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ
- Sold at multiple retailers
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