Source: FDA

FDA Recall: Ben’s Original

Ben’s Original • October 14, 2025

FDA Recall Alert: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Pouches

URGENT: Ben’s Original has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for select Ready Rice pouches because they may contain small, naturally occurring stones carried in from the farm. Check your pantry now—then use the guide below to confirm if your product is affected and how to obtain a refund.

Quick Action Call Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 (8 a.m.–8 p.m. CST, Mon–Fri; 8 a.m.–4 p.m. CST, Sat–Sun) for returns or questions.

Why Is Ben’s Original Ready Rice Being Recalled?

During routine internal quality checks, Ben’s Original identified small stones in specific batches of its Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice. While no injuries have been reported, swallowing a stone can cause oral or digestive tract damage, prompting the company to remove the affected pouches from shelves as a precaution.

Affected Ben’s Original Ready Rice Batch Codes

Locate the batch code and best-by date on the bottom seal on the back of each pouch. Only the codes below are part of this recall:

Item	Batch Code	Best By	Known Retailers*
Ready Rice Long Grain White	533ELGRV22	08/2026	Multiple
Ready Rice Long Grain White	534ALGRV22	08/2026	HEB
Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown	534AMGRV22	08/2026	Target
Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown	534BMGRV22	08/2026	Multiple
Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown	534DMGRV22	08/2026	HEB
Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild	533BMGRV22	08/2026	Multiple
Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild	533CLGRV22	08/2026	United Markets
Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild	533CMGRV22	08/2026	HEB, Amazon, Piggly Wiggly

*Additional stores supplied by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods may also carry the impacted product.

What to Do If You Purchased Recalled Ben’s Original Ready Rice

Stop using it immediately. Do not eat the rice even if it looks fine.
Record the batch code and best-by date for your reference.
Contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care (1-800-548-6253) to arrange a refund or replacement.
If you prefer, return the pouch to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Safely discard the product if returning is not practical.

Potential Health Risks from Stones in Ben’s Original Ready Rice

Swallowing even a tiny stone can chip teeth, irritate the throat, or damage the digestive tract. Seek medical advice if you have consumed the recalled rice and experience pain, bleeding, or persistent discomfort.

Ben’s Original Ready Rice Recall Timeline

Company announcement: 10 Oct 2025
FDA publication: 14 Oct 2025

Official Recall Sources

FDA Recall Announcement

Ben’s Original Ready Rice Recall FAQs

Which specific Ben’s Original Ready Rice flavors are recalled?: Only Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice pouches bearing the batch codes listed above.
Why is Ben’s Original Ready Rice being recalled?: Quality checks found small stones that entered the rice during harvesting. Stones can cause oral or digestive injuries if eaten.
Where can I find the batch code on my Ben’s Original Ready Rice pouch?: Look on the bottom seal at the back of each Ready Rice pouch; the code is printed in black ink next to the best-by date.
Have any injuries been reported from Ben’s Original Ready Rice so far?: No injuries or illnesses had been reported as of 14 Oct 2025.
Are other Ben’s Original products safe to eat?: Yes. The company states the issue is isolated to the batch codes above; all other Ben’s Original products remain unaffected.
Can I safely cook Ben’s Original Ready Rice if I rinse it first?: No. Rinsing will not guarantee removal of all stones. The recalled product should not be consumed under any circumstance.
How do I file a reimbursement claim for the Ben’s Original Ready Rice recall?: Call Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 with the batch code and best-by date to receive a refund or replacement.