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-Eat Brown Rice
- Model numbers
- 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22
- 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 Whole Grain Brown is a microwaveable rice product sold in 8.8 oz pouches. The product is distributed in multi-case quantities for retail and food service use.
Why This Is Dangerous
The presence of stones could lead to choking or injury if ingested. Consumers should not eat the product and should seek a refund or replacement from Mars Foods US.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify the UPC on the package: 0 54800 42334 7
- Check the model numbers: 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22
- Confirm package size: 8.8 oz
- Note the recall distribution states: WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ
- If in doubt, avoid consumption
Where to find product info
UPC and model numbers appear on the product label and packaging
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed after contact, with specific timelines provided by Mars Foods US via email
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all attempts to contact Mars Foods US
- Consider contacting relevant consumer protection agencies if there is no response
How to prevent similar issues
- Check UPC, model numbers, and package size before purchasing
- Purchase from reputable retailers and review recall notices promptly
- Store products in original packaging to facilitate recall validation
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, purchase receipts, and all email correspondences related to the recall
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Product Details
Model numbers: 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22. UPC: 0 54800 42334 7. Package: 8.8 oz. 12 retail units per wholesale case. Quantity: 315 cases. Distribution: Wisconsin, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, California, New Jersey.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Recall involves 315 cases of Ben's Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown (8.8 oz).
- UPC 0 54800 42334 7 and model numbers 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22 are affected.
- Distributions cover WI, TX, MI, IL, NC, GA, LA, CA, NJ.
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