Before You Cook Dinner, Check Your Rice Bag: Lundberg Jasmine Rice Recall Expands With New Details
A bag of jasmine rice sitting in your pantry may deserve a closer look. Lundberg Family Farms’ recall has received a new update with more details about affected packages, distribution areas, and what shoppers should do if they find one at home.
Rice is one of those kitchen staples that often gets stored and forgotten. A bag can sit quietly on a pantry shelf until it becomes the easiest option for a quick dinner, meal prep, or a simple side dish.
That is why food recall updates can catch many shoppers off guard. The latest information about Lundberg Family Farms White Rice Jasmine is not a brand-new recall, but an update to a voluntary recall that began earlier in 2026.
The updated details clarify how many packages were involved, where they were distributed, and what product information consumers should check before using the rice.
The rice recall began in April and received a later update
Lundberg Family Farms started the voluntary recall in early April 2026. Wegmans posted a customer notice on April 4, 2026, after the company reported the recall involving approximately 4,500 cases of two-pound rice pouches.
In late August, additional FDA-related enforcement details became available. Those details showed the recall involved 27,324 packages, or 54,648 pounds of rice.
The recall is due to the possible presence of foreign material in the rice. Officials have not publicly identified the type of material involved, so consumers should rely only on the information provided in the recall notice rather than assuming what the material may be.
The FDA classified the recall as a Class II recall. This classification means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the likelihood of serious health effects is considered remote.
Here is what shoppers should check on their rice package
FDA-related reporting identifies the recalled product as Lundberg Family Farms White Rice Jasmine. Some earlier consumer materials used names such as Lundberg Family Farms Regenerative Organic Certified White Jasmine Rice and Lundberg Organic Jasmine White Rice.
The affected product comes in 32-ounce (two-pound) packages. Shoppers should check the package details carefully because the recall applies only to specific products and codes.
Consumers should look for these identifiers:
- UPC: 073416-040281
- Lot code: 260201MA with a Best By date of February 1, 2027
- Lot code: 260202MA with a Best By date of February 2, 2027
Some earlier reports used shortened lot numbers, including 260201 and 260202, but later recall details listed the full lot codes ending in “MA.”
If a shopper finds a package matching the recall information, the recommendation is simple: do not eat it. Consumers should return it to the retailer if possible for refund instructions or follow disposal guidance provided by the retailer or recall notice.
The recalled rice reached shoppers in 13 states
The updated recall information lists distribution across 13 states. Those states include California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The recall first gained attention through Wegmans, which shared an April customer notice. Later reports identified retailers including Wegmans, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and Giant as sales channels connected to the product.
However, shoppers should keep in mind that a retailer being mentioned does not necessarily mean every store carried the affected packages. Product availability can vary depending on location and inventory.
The number of affected states also explains why some shoppers may have seen different information online. Some early late-August reports listed 12 states, while later reporting identified 13 after adding Louisiana and Virginia.
Lundberg says the issue was limited to one production run
Lundberg Family Farms described the recall as a voluntary Class II recall taken “out of an abundance of caution” because of the possible presence of foreign material.
The company said the concern was limited to a single production run. Lundberg also said it had reported the recall to the FDA and had received no reports of illnesses connected to the affected rice at the time of its April statement.
Available recall coverage also reported no illnesses, injuries, or deaths connected to the recalled product.
For shoppers, the main takeaway is not to panic but to check carefully. A quick check of the UPC, lot code, and best-by date can help you determine whether a package in the pantry is affected.
Food recalls can sometimes feel confusing when new information appears months after the original announcement. In this case, the late-August update added more regulatory details to an existing recall rather than announcing a separate recall.
So before cooking that next bowl of jasmine rice, take a few seconds to check the bag. A quick pantry check can help ensure the meal on the table comes from a package not affected by the recall.
