Popular East Coast supermarket chain recalls rice that may contain ‘foreign material'
Lundberg Family Farms reported no illnesses have been linked so far to the recalled rice sold at the popular East Coast supermarket chain.
www.syracuse.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
Core update
- Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice (2-pound bags) sold at Wegmans and other major retailers has been recalled nationwide due to possible foreign material contamination. About 4,500 cases were affected. Wegmans is offering full refunds for the recalled product; other retailers have not uniformly issued refunds or recall notices at this time. [sources indicate recall from Wegmans with nationwide distribution and Class II designation, meaning temporary or reversible health effects are possible if consumed] [web sources: Delish, People, Prevention, Independent, and others]
Key details to identify recalled product
- Brand: Lundberg Family Farms (Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice)
- Package: 2-pound bags
- UPC: 073416-040281
- Affected lot codes/best-by dates (as commonly reported): 260201 and 260202 with best-by dates in Feb 2027 (exact labeling can vary by retailer; check for these identifiers on your package)
- Stores involved in recall notices include Wegmans and other national chains such as Walmart, Hy-Vee, Target, Giant, and more in various reports
What to do if you might have the product
- Do not consume the recalled rice if it matches the recall identifiers.
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund (per Wegmans’ recall guidance). If you bought it elsewhere, check that retailer’s return policy or the recall notice for refund instructions.
- If you have questions, contact Lundberg Family Farms or the retailer where purchased; also monitor FDA updates for official enforcement details.
What to watch for next
- FDA enforcement or updated recall classifications
- Additional retailers issuing recall notices or refunds
- Any reported illnesses or adverse events (as of the latest reports, no illnesses have been linked)
Would you like me to monitor for official FDA or retailer updates and provide a summarized changelog with new recall details and retailer-specific refund guidance? I can also help you check your pantry for the exact lot codes if you share what’s on your package.