National Retailers Pull Jasmine Rice Following Expanded Federal Safety Warning
Richvale, Friday, 28 August 2026.
FDA expanded a Class II recall to over 24 metric tons of organic jasmine rice across 12 states due to unidentified foreign material risks.
FDA Expands Recall on Organic Grain Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated and expanded a Class II recall involving more than 54,000 pounds of organic jasmine white rice produced by California-based Lundberg Family Farms [1]. Distributed across at least 12 states, the affected packaged rice is being pulled from store shelves due to potential contamination by foreign material [2]. This enforcement highlights heightened regulatory scrutiny on food processing operations and potential supply chain disruptions for major organic grain distributors [1]. The recall expansion was announced in August 2026, updating an initial action taken in April 2026 [1][2].
Distribution Scope and Retail Impact
As of this week, 54,648 pounds of Lundberg Family Farms jasmine white rice have been recalled, encompassing a total of 27,324 packages [1]. A verification of the package weight confirms consistency with the product description, as 2 equals 2 pounds per package, matching the 32-ounce sizing reported [1][2]. The affected rice was sold in 32-ounce packages and was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin [1]. The recalled rice was sold not only at Wegmans but also at other national retailers like Target and Walmart [1].
Product Identification and Risk Assessment
Consumers can identify the affected products by checking for the UPC code 073416040281 and lot numbers 260201MA and 260202MA [2]. These packages contain best-before dates of February 1 and 2, 2027 [1]. The FDA has determined that this is a Class II recall, meaning that those who consume the affected product may suffer temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences [1]. Specifics on what the foreign material is have still not been provided, though common offenders include stones, wood, metal, and plastic [1][2].
Consumer Guidance and Refund Protocols
Customers who have the affected products in their homes should not consume them and instead throw them away [1]. Wegmans previously announced that affected products purchased in its stores could be returned for a full refund [1]. Those who purchased the affected product elsewhere can contact their local store to see if refunds are available [2]. It is limited specifically to Lundberg Family Farms White Rice Jasmine in the sizes and lot numbers listed, while other products from the brand remain safe to use [2].