The US Food and Drug Administration has updated a recall involving Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice because of the possible presence of foreign material. The recall covers 27,324 packages of the product distributed across 12 US states.
The affected product is Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice in a two pound package. Consumers can identify the recalled product using the UPC code 073416 040281 and the relevant lot information. The affected lot codes are 260201MA, with a best by date of February 1, 2027, and 260202MA, with a best by date of February 2, 2027.
The recall was initiated voluntarily by Wehah Farms, which manufactures and distributes Lundberg Family Farms products. The recall was initiated in April 2026 and later classified by the FDA as a Class II recall. The FDA enforcement record lists the recalled quantity as 27,324 packages, equivalent to 4,554 cases containing six packages each.
The reason for the recall is the potential presence of foreign material in the affected rice. The specific foreign material has not been identified in the available recall information. Consumers should therefore rely on the product identification details provided by the recall notice rather than assuming that every package of the brand is affected.
The recalled rice was distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. The available FDA recall record indicates that there was no foreign distribution associated with this recall.
The FDA's Class II classification is used for products where exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is considered remote. This classification does not mean that every consumer exposed to the product will become ill.
The recall originally received attention in April after a voluntary recall involving the product was announced. At that stage, information about the full distribution area was more limited. The subsequent FDA record provides the product quantity, affected lot codes, best by dates and confirmed distribution states.
Consumers who have Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice should check the packaging carefully before preparing or eating it. The brand name alone is not enough to determine whether a package is part of the recall. The package should be compared with the listed UPC code, lot code and best by date.
The product involved is specifically White Jasmine Rice. Other rice varieties produced by Lundberg Family Farms are not automatically included simply because they carry the same brand name. Consumers should therefore check the exact product description and identifying information before deciding whether their package is affected.
Retailers have also taken steps to remove affected products from sale. Earlier recall notices from retailers such as Wegmans instructed customers to return affected packages for refunds. Other retailers may have their own procedures, so consumers should check with the store where the product was purchased.
Lundberg Family Farms has said that the issue was isolated to a specific production run and that the affected products had been removed from store shelves months before the latest FDA update. The company also indicated that no illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled product in the information cited by recent reports.
The recall highlights the importance of checking food safety notices carefully, particularly when a product is sold through multiple retail chains and across several states. Food recalls can sometimes be expanded after regulators receive additional distribution information or complete further classification and review.
Consumers are advised not to consume a package that matches all of the recall identifiers. The safest approach is to compare the product with the official recall information and follow the instructions provided by the retailer or manufacturer.
The FDA maintains a public recall database containing information about food and other regulated products. The agency explains that recall notices are published to help consumers identify products that may be defective or potentially harmful and to provide information about appropriate actions.
The current recall is particularly notable because more than 27,000 packages are affected and the products were distributed across a dozen US states. However, the recall does not indicate that all Lundberg rice products are unsafe. Only the specified product, lot codes and dates are covered.
Consumers who purchased the affected rice should avoid eating it and contact the retailer or manufacturer regarding refund or disposal instructions. People who have questions about possible health effects should seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.
The FDA's updated information provides consumers with more precise details than were available when the voluntary recall was first announced. Checking the package against these details can help consumers determine whether they have an affected product.
For consumers in the United States, the main takeaway is to check Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice packages against UPC 073416 040281, lot codes 260201MA or 260202MA, and best by dates of February 1 or February 2, 2027. Products matching the recall information should not be consumed.
The FDA's classification and recall update are part of the agency's continuing food safety oversight. Further information may be issued if the distribution details, investigation findings or consumer guidance change.