FDA classifies recall on 27,600 bags of rice sold in California as Class II

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CALIFORNIA – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified a recall, July 17, on 27,600 bags of rice sold in California and 6 other states as a Class II to alert the public to the level of health risk.

Wehah Farms in Richvale, California, initiated the recall, May 10, on their product Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable Wild Blend Gourmet Rice, 1 lb bag.

The farm said the product may contain foreign objects that appear to be of rodent origin.

Class II health risk

After a company initiates a recall, the FDA reviews information about the potentially hazardous food products to classify it based on the health risk.

According to the FDA, a Class II is a situation where use of or exposure to a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

A Class I is the most serious – the hazardous product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

A Class III is the least serious classification. The product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled rice went to seven states

According to the recall notice, the gourmet rice was distributed to California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, Florida, Arizona, and New Hampshire.

The lot number for the recalled rice is 231004, Best By Date 10/04/24. Consumers can check the lot code on their product packaging to verify if their product is affected.

Families who have the recalled rice should throw it away and contact the farm for a refund.

To read the full recall notice visit https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=207732

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