FDA expands jasmine rice recall to 13 states

The FDA-expanded recall of Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice now covers more than 27,000 packages across 13 states due to potential contamination, classed as a Class II recall because exposure may cause temporary health issues. The affected 2-pound bags share the UPC 073416040281 and carry best-by dates of February 1 and 2, 2027, with lot numbers 260201MA and 260202MA cited in recalls. Distribution included major retailers such as Wegmans, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Giant, and in some reports, additional stores in various states, with some mentions indicating broader regional availability. Some articles flag potential foreign materials, while others cite elevated pesticide residues found during routine testing as the reason for the recall. Lundberg Family Farms has cooperated with investigators, and the recall is voluntary with stores advising customers to discard or return the product for refunds or replacements. No illnesses have been confirmed, and the company notes the issue was limited to specific production runs and that the affected rice has been removed from shelves.