Mars Foodservices US Recalls Infused Rice Products Sold For Wholesale Distribution --UNCLE BEN’S® Retail Grocery Products Not Affected--
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Mars Foodservices US Recalls Infused Rice Products Sold For Wholesale Distribution --UNCLE BENS retail grocery products not affected--
Contact Consumer: 1-800-432-2331
Media: 973-691-3536
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 9, 2014 - Mars Foodservices US is voluntarily recalling Foodservices UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice products, which are only sold in 5 lbs and 25 lbs bags. UNCLE BENS Brand Ready to Heat, Boxed, Bag or Cup Products available in supermarkets and other retail outlets are not involved. Our Foodservices Products are manufactured separately and are sold through wholesale distribution channels.
Only the following Foodservices products are impacted. These products should not be served or eaten. They should be returned to the distributor where purchased.
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor (25-lbs) | U3010501 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor (5 lbs) | U0257000 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Garlic Butter Flavor (5-lbs) | U0257100 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Mexican Flavor (25-lbs) | U0318000 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Mexican Flavor (5-lbs) | U0257300 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Pilaf (5-lbs) | U0262000 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Saffron Flavor (5-lbs) | U0263002 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Cheese Flavor (5-lbs) | U0262900 |
| UNCLE BENS INFUSED Rice Spanish Flavor (25-lbs) | U3012100 |
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Mars Foodservices US is conducting this voluntary recall as a result of people experiencing temporary symptoms of mild flushing and rash after eating our Foodservices INFUSED Rice Mexican Flavor product. Out of an abundance of caution, we are removing all Foodservices INFUSED Rice products from the market.
UNCLE BENS Brand Ready to Heat, Boxed, Bag or Cup Products available in supermarkets and other retail outlets are not involved in this voluntary recall and are safe to consume. Our Foodservices Products are manufactured separately and are sold through wholesale distribution channels.
Mars Foodservices US will provide reimbursements or replacement product. Wholesale customers should work with their distributors. For more information or assistance, please contact us toll free at 800-432-2331 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST) or via email at mfs@usf.mars.com. Mars Foodservices US is continuing to work closely with the FDA to investigate this issue.
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