Lundberg family farms rice recall
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The gist
FDA expanded Lundberg Family Farms jasmine white rice recall to 27,324 packages across 12 states.
Consumers should check pantries and discard affected rice due to possible foreign material contamination.
Background
The recall began in April 2026 when Wegmans first pulled Lundberg Family Farms jasmine white rice from shelves after the company voluntarily flagged certain packages due to possible foreign material contamination. The FDA has since expanded the recall, now covering over 27,000 packages sold at major retailers like Target and Walmart across 12 states. The specific foreign material has not been identified, and no injuries have been reported.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026Wegmans first announced the recall after Lundberg Family Farms voluntarily pulled certain packages due to possible foreign material contamination.
- Aug 25, 2026FDA update reveals 55,000 pounds of rice affected, with 27,324 packages distributed in 12 states.
- Aug 28, 2026FDA expands recall across twelve states, urging consumers to check pantries and discard affected rice.
- Aug 30, 2026Recall expanded to 13 states, with specific lot numbers and best-before dates provided for identification.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- FDA advises consumers not to consume the rice and to throw it away rather than attempt to sort or rinse out contamination.
- Company
- Lundberg Family Farms stated the affected product was removed from store shelves several months ago and no injuries have been reported.
Still unverified
Specific details about the foreign material have not been released.