The Rice Sitting in Your Kitchen Could Be Part of a Massive Nationwide Recall

Planning rice for dinner this week? You may want to double-check your pantry first. A voluntary recall has been issued for Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice, sold at major retailers including Wegmans, Target, Walmart, Giant, and Hy-Vee.

Wegmans initiated the recall notice on April 4, citing possible foreign material contamination. Lundberg Family Farms confirmed the action to USA Today, though the exact nature of the foreign material has not been identified. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, meaning the product could cause temporary or reversible health effects — though no illnesses have been reported. Items were removed from shelves as a precautionary measure.

The recall covers 4,500 cases of 2-pound bags from a single production run. Consumers should look for the following identifiers:

• UPC Code: 073416-040281

• Best-By Dates: 02/01/2027 or 02/02/2027

• Lot Codes: 260201 or 260202

Do not consume the product if you have it at home. The recall has been reported to the FDA, though it has not yet appeared on the agency's website. Wegmans customers can return the rice for a full refund. Those who purchased it at other retailers should contact that store directly for return or refund instructions.

NCWellnessHub.com