WASHINGTON / RankWire.AI / – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provided an official update on the ongoing voluntary recall of organic white Jasmine rice packaged by Lundberg Family Farms, classifying the issue as a Class II recall due to potential foreign object contamination found in certain retail distribution lots. This update highlights how federal authorities are tracking retail distribution channels across eastern, midwestern, and southern markets as part of the food safety investigation.
The recall specifically involves 1-pound poly bags of Lundberg Family Farms Sustainable California White Jasmine Rice, marked with lot code 24154 and a best-by date of August 22, 2025. According to federal enforcement records from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, approximately 4,600 individual retail units distributed to various grocery chains and distribution centers across 13 states are affected. This recall is reflected in retail inventory systems that have automatically blocked the sale of the targeted product batches at checkout points.
The regulatory documentation indicates that the recall process was initiated after internal quality controls detected foreign material, identified as small glass fragments, within a production batch. Under official guidelines, classifying it as a Class II recall suggests that exposure to the contaminated product could lead to temporary or reversible health effects, with a low likelihood of severe health consequences. No reports of adverse health events or consumer injuries linked to this lot have been received so far, authorities confirmed.
FDA Provides Details on Lundberg Family Farms White Rice Jasmine Recall in 13 States
The distribution area for the recalled product spans retail locations across California, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Major grocery chains that receive shipments from Lundberg Family Farms have been instructed to isolate remaining inventory and immediately remove the specified lots from their distribution centers. Retailers have also activated electronic point-of-sale alerts to prevent affected bags from being scanned and sold at checkout.
Lundberg Family Farms’ food safety teams have verified that their production facilities underwent operational reviews aimed at pinpointing the source of the foreign material and strengthening manufacturing controls to prevent recurrence. The company’s representatives issued public guidance advising consumers who purchased the affected 1-pound bags to avoid consuming the product and return it to their point of purchase for a full refund. They also emphasized that other rice products, including different sizes and lot codes, are not impacted by the recall.
FDA Releases Federal Enforcement Data and Metrics
The FDA will continue to oversee the recall process until all distributed items are accounted for, either destroyed or returned. The agency’s online enforcement database remains accessible, allowing consumers and buyers to verify lot numbers against active food safety notices. Health authorities recommend that individuals with dietary concerns or possible product exposure consult their healthcare providers or report issues to regional FDA consumer complaint coordinators.
Lundberg Family Farms is working closely with federal agencies to complete all necessary administrative steps required to close out the Class II enforcement action. The company’s quality assurance team has implemented additional physical screening procedures across packaging lines to ensure ongoing compliance with federal food safety standards. As market distribution resumes normal operation, Lundberg reaffirmed its dedication to product integrity and transparent communication with customers.