Potentially contaminated rice was sold at stores across California, according to an update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
More than 27,000 packages of organic white rice were recalled due to “potential contamination with foreign materials,” the FDA said in an enforcement report.
The recalled rice was produced in Butte County and distributed in 13 states.
Here’s what to know:
Which food was recalled in California?
Lundberg Family Farms in Richvale initially issued a voluntary recall on April 3, the FDA said in its enforcement report.
The recall impacts affects a total of 27,324 packages of Lundberg Family Farms rice labeled as “best before” Feb. 1, 2027, and Feb. 2, 2027.
Here’s which kind:
Lundberg Family Farms White Jasmine Rice: 32 ounces
The Universal Product Code on the recalled packages of rice is 073416-040281, the FDA said, while the affected lot codes are 260201 and 260202.
Where was recalled white jasmine rice sold?
According to the updated recall, the 2-pound bags of white jasmine rice were sold in the following states:
CaliforniaConnecticutFloridaIllinoisNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew YorkPennsylvaniaTennesseeVermontWashington stateWisconsinWhich grocery stores sell Lundberg Family Farms rice?
Although it’s not clear which stores in California sold the recalled lots, the following chains carry Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice:
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This story was originally published August 31, 2026 at 1:45 PM.
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Julia Hawkins joined The Herald as a service journalism and general assignment reporter in December 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Western Washington University in Bellingham.