Popular Organic Rice Brand Recalled Over Foreign Material Concerns

Lundberg Family Farms' jasmine white rice sold at major retailers faces recall.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:20pm

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray image of a single grain of jasmine rice, its internal structures visible as glowing lines against a dark background, conveying the concept of food safety and quality control.An X-ray view exposes the internal structure of a single grain of jasmine rice, highlighting the need for vigilance in food safety.Des Moines Today

A popular brand of organic jasmine white rice sold at major retailers like Walmart and Target has been recalled due to the possible presence of an unidentified foreign material that could cause temporary or reversible health effects. The recall affects two-pound bags with specific lot codes and best-by dates, and the grocery chain Wegmans is offering full refunds, though other retailers have not yet issued recalls.

Why it matters

Food safety recalls can be concerning for consumers, especially when the nature of the foreign material is unknown. This recall highlights the importance of vigilance and transparency from food producers and retailers to protect public health.

The details

The recall notice from Wegmans states that the affected Lundberg Family Farms' organic jasmine white rice is sold in two-pound bags with the UPC code 073416-040281 and lot codes 260201 and 260202, with best-by dates of February 1 and 2, 2027. The recall was issued after a voluntary recall of 4,500 cases of the rice due to the possible presence of an unspecified foreign material that could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects.

  • The recall notice was issued on April 10, 2026.
  • The voluntary recall of 4,500 cases preceded the broader recall.

The players

Lundberg Family Farms

A popular organic rice brand that produces the jasmine white rice affected by the recall.

Wegmans

A grocery chain that has issued a full refund offer for the recalled rice products.

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What’s next

Consumers who have purchased the affected Lundberg Family Farms' organic jasmine white rice should return it to the store for a full refund. The nature of the foreign material is still under investigation.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of food producers and retailers maintaining strict quality control measures to ensure consumer safety. It also highlights the need for clear communication and transparency when issues arise to build public trust.