The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency:
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: 250 g
Best before dates:
- 17 November 2020
- 08 December 2020
- 09 December 2020
- 08 January 2021
- 18 January 2021
- 19 January 2021
- 02 March 2021
- 16 March 2021
- 20 March 2021
- 24 May 2021
- 14 June 2021
- 15 June 2021
- 03 July 2021
- 19 July 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.
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