NEW YORK (WPIX) — A popular brand of rice has been recalled nationwide after it was reported that there could be small stones in the product.
The recall affects a specific set of batches of Ben’s Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice varieties. These batches were available at various retailers, including Target, HEB, and Amazon.
The stones originate from the rice farm, and if consumed, could pose a risk of oral or digestive tract injury, the recall states.
“This issue is isolated to these particular batches — no other Ben’s Original™ items are impacted,” the company stated in their recall notification. “Aligned with our commitment to transparency and integrity, we are removing the affected products from involved stores and notifying customers.”
The batch codes and best by dates below can be found on the bottom seal of the back of the package.
| Item description | Batch code | Best by date | Retailers |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice | 533ELGRV22
534ALGRV22 |
8/2026 | 534ALGRV22 was sold at HEB |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice | 534AMGRV22
534BMGRV22 534DMGRV22 |
8/2026 | 534AMGRV22 was sold at Target.
534DMGRV22 was sold at HEB. |
| Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain and Wild Rice | 533BMGRV22
533CLGRV22 533CMGRV22 |
8/2026 | 533CLGRV22 was sold at United Markets.
533CMGRV22 was sold at HEB, Amazon, and Piggly Wiggly |
The business also noted the possibility of more retailers being affected, as other stores might have received products distributed by Associated Grocers, C&S, and Dot Foods between August and September.
If you possess one of the mentioned products, you can contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care for a return at 1-800-548-6253, available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST on weekdays, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST during weekends.
