Popular East Coast supermarket chain recalls rice that may contain ‘foreign material'
Lundberg Family Farms reported no illnesses have been linked so far to the recalled rice sold at the popular East Coast supermarket chain.
www.syracuse.comHere’s the latest we can summarize from recent recalls:
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Lundberg Family Farms recalled about 4,500 cases of organic jasmine white rice sold in two-pound bags nationwide due to a possible foreign material contamination. Wegmans initiated the recall and is offering refunds for affected products; other retailers carried the same lot, and customers should check their packaging for recall details. [Source coverage includes The Independent, Delish, Prevention, and regional outlets reporting Wegmans’ recall actions]
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Specifics commonly cited for identifying recalled products include UPC 073416-040281 and lot codes 260201 (best-by 02/01/2027) and 260202 (best-by 02/02/2027). Consumers should avoid consuming any bag matching these identifiers and return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
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The recall appears to be limited to Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice sold in two-pound bags and distributed through several major retailers (e.g., Wegmans, Walmart, Hy-Vee, Target, and others), with no reported illnesses at this time. If you have a bag, double-check the lot code and best-by date before deciding to discard or return.
What to do now
- Check pantry for Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice in two-pound bags. Look for UPC 073416-040281 and lot codes 260201 or 260202 with the corresponding Feb 2027 best-by dates.
- If you have a match, do not eat it and contact the retailer for a refund or return instructions. If no match, store normally and monitor for any updates from the retailer or FDA.
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