# FDA recall F-1686-2014

> **Mars Food US** · Class II · food recall initiated 2014-02-28.

## Product

UNCLE BEN's(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC  054800 031764

## Reason for recall

Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and appearance).

## Distribution

AL, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, WI

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-1686-2014
- **Recalling firm:** Mars Food US
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2014-02-28
- **Report date:** 2014-04-02
- **Termination date:** 2015-07-16

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Rancho Dominguez, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1686-2014

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-1686-2014. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-1686-2014. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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