A recent recall of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice has been issued in seven states after potential contamination was detected. Approximately 4,600 cases of the 16-ounce polybags are affected, totaling over 27,000 bags. The mixture of black, brown, red, and wild rice may contain a foreign object of rodent origin, prompting the recall.
The Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as “Class II,” indicating that potential health consequences are unlikely but not impossible. Despite no reported illnesses, the company conducted the recall as a precaution. The affected product has a UPC number of 73416-00430, lot code of 231004, and best by date of October 4, 2024.
The recall only pertains to specific products sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Customers who purchased the recalled rice are advised to discard it and seek a refund from the retailer. It is important to note that other rice products or bags with different lot numbers are not affected by the recall.
Vocabulary List:
- Recall /rɪˈkɔːl/ (noun): The act of requesting the return of a product due to potential health risks.
- Contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ (noun): The presence of an unwanted or harmful substance in something.
- Precaution /prɪˈkɔːʃən/ (noun): A measure taken in advance to prevent harm or ensure safety.
- Affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ (adjective): Having been impacted or influenced by something.
- Foreign /ˈfɔːrən/ (adjective): Relating to or originating from another country; not domestic.
- Classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ (noun): The action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics.
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