Ben’s Original is initiating a voluntary recall in the United States on a limited number of Ben’s Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products due to the possible presence of small, naturally occurring stones originating from the rice farm. These small stones pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.
This recall is limited only to the batch codes and best by dates listed in the table below, both of which can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the package. Impacted retailers are not limited to those listed below as additional retailers may have purchased products distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods from August through September.
Item Description: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice
Batch Code: 533ELGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Batch Code: 534ALGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Retailer(s): HEB
Item Description: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
Batch Code: 534AMGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Retailer(s): Target
Batch Code: 534BMGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Batch Code: 534DMGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Retailer(s): HEB
Item Description: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice
Batch Code: 533BMGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Batch Code: 533CLGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Retailer(s): United Markets
Batch Code: 533CMGRV22 Best By Date: 8/2026
Retailer(s): HEB, Amazon, Piggly Wiggly
This is an isolated issue limited to these batches— no other Ben’s Original™ products are affected. In line with our commitment to transparency and trust, we are taking action to remove the impacted products from the stores where they were sent and to notify consumers.
There have been no reports of injury or illness to date regarding the potentially impacted product. If you believe you have purchased this product, please do not consume it. Contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care to initiate a return and to address any questions at 1-800-548-6253 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CST) Saturday and Sunday.
Sprouts Farmers Market is Recalling Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad Because of Possible Health Risk
Sprouts Farmers Market of Phoenix, AZ is recalling select lots of Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad sold from the deli service counter or Grab & Go section because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
This is being initiated after being alerted by their supplier Fresh Creative Foods of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta within the pasta salad. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Product was distributed to Sprouts stores in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY. Product was distributed starting on 8/31/25 through 10/7/25.
Affected lots of Sprouts Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad were packaged in plastic containers and sold from the Grab & Go section or packed directly from the deli service counter.
Grab & Go:
UPC for the product sold is: UPC 2-15786-00000
Product Use by Dates from 10/10/25 – 10/29/25
Service Case:
UPC for the product sold is: UPC 2-15587-00000
Product Use by Dates from 10/10/25 – 10/29/25
Customers who purchased these items are urged not to consume them and dispose of them or return them to their local store for a full refund. The FDA recommends extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
This follows a recall initiated by Fresh Creative Foods, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the pasta ingredient that was manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, CA. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Customers with questions may contact Sprouts Customer Relations at sprouts.com/contact or call 480-814-8016 anytime M–F 9am–4pm (MST-Arizona).
