28 July 2020

Mars Food UK is recalling Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches as some packs may contain pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat.

Product details

Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice
Pack size:
250g
Best before dates:
17 November 2020
08 December 2020
14 June 2021
15 June 2021
03 July 2021
19 July 2021
09 December 2020
08 January 2021
18 January 2021
19 January 2021
02 March 2021
16 March 2021
20 March 2021
24 May 2021

Risk statement

The product may contain pieces of glass which could present a safety risk.

Action taken by the company

Mars Food UK is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Customer Notice: Uncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches

Our advice to consumers

If you have bought the above product do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund or please dispose of it and contact Uncle Ben’s consumer care line on 0800-952-1234 for a full refund.