A voluntary white rice recall that began in April 2026 has now grown to more than 27,000 packages of Lundberg Family Farms jasmine rice, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall targets 2-pound (32-ounce) bags of the brand's Regenerative Organic Certified White Jasmine Rice that may contain "foreign material" — a broad term for physical contaminants such as small stones, plastic, or metal fragments that can pose a choking or dental-injury risk. If you keep white rice in your pantry, here's how to tell whether your bag is affected and what to do next.

What's Being Recalled: Inside the 27,000-Bag White Jasmine Rice Pull

The product at the center of the 2026 white rice recall is Lundberg Family Farms' Regenerative Organic Certified White Jasmine Rice, sold in 32-ounce (2-pound) bags. According to the FDA's August update, the recall covers 27,324 packages — roughly 54,648 pounds of rice — distributed across 12 states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. Grocery chains that carried the affected bags include Wegmans and PCC Community Markets, along with other retailers nationwide.

Lundberg Family Farms, a California-based, family-owned rice producer known for organic and regenerative farming, initiated the recall voluntarily. The FDA then classified it as a Class II recall — the second-highest of the agency's three risk levels. A Class II designation means that use of, or exposure to, the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, but the probability of serious harm is considered remote. Notably, the FDA has not specified exactly what the foreign material is, describing the reason only as "potential contamination with foreign materials."

How to Check Your Rice: UPC, Lot Codes, and Best-By Dates

Food recalls rarely cover every bag of a product on store shelves — they target specific production runs. To determine whether your Lundberg jasmine white rice is part of this recall, turn the bag over and check three details on the label:

  • UPC code: Look for 073416-040281 (sometimes printed without the hyphen as 073416040281).
  • Lot codes: The recalled bags carry lot code 260201 or lot code 260202.
  • Best-by dates: The affected lots have best-before dates of February 1, 2026 (lot 260201) and February 2, 2026 (lot 260202).

If all three details match your bag, it is part of the recall. If your bag carries a different UPC, lot code, or best-by date, it is not affected by this action. Because the two recalled lots share a single production window, only a small slice of the brand's overall jasmine rice inventory is involved.

Why "Foreign Material" Triggers a Recall: How the FDA Process Works

"Foreign material" is one of the most common reasons food gets pulled from shelves. It is a catch-all term for physical objects that don't belong in the product — think tiny stones picked up during harvesting, fragments of plastic or metal from processing equipment, or pieces of packaging. These contaminants usually don't cause illness the way bacteria such as salmonella do, but they can chip teeth, damage gums, or, in rare cases, become a choking hazard. That's why regulators treat them seriously even when no one has been hurt.

In the United States, most food recalls are voluntary. A manufacturer or distributor discovers a problem — often through its own quality checks or a customer complaint — and works with the FDA to remove the product from the market. The FDA's role is to oversee the recall, verify the company's actions, and assign a classification based on the level of risk:

  • Class I: The highest risk; the product could cause serious health problems or death.
  • Class II: The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, with a remote chance of serious harm. The Lundberg rice recall falls into this category.
  • Class III: The product is unlikely to cause health problems but violates FDA rules, such as a labeling error.

Rice recalls for foreign material are not unprecedented. Because rice passes through harvesting, hulling, milling, and packaging machinery, small physical objects can occasionally slip through. When a company or the FDA spots a pattern — in this case, two specific production lots — a recall is the standard way to protect consumers before anyone gets hurt. Consumers can also stay informed by checking the FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts page, which lists the most current actions.

Timeline: From April's Voluntary Notice to August's Expansion

  • April 7, 2026: Lundberg Family Farms issues a voluntary recall of its Organic White Jasmine Rice due to the possible presence of foreign material. Co-op grocer PCC Community Markets posts the notice for its shoppers.
  • April 10–16, 2026: Health and food-safety outlets begin reporting the recall, identifying the affected UPC and the two lot codes tied to early-February best-by dates.
  • June 2026: Additional coverage clarifies that only 2-pound pouches from one specific production run are involved, with two lot codes to watch for.
  • August 25, 2026: The FDA updates the recall, confirming 27,324 packages (54,648 pounds) distributed across 12 states and assigning a Class II risk classification.
  • Late August 2026: National outlets including NewsNation and People report the expanded scope, prompting a fresh round of "check your pantry" guidance for consumers.

What to Do If You Have the Recalled Rice

If the UPC, lot code, and best-by date on your bag match the recall, the guidance is straightforward:

  • Stop using it. Don't cook or eat the rice, even if it looks fine — foreign material isn't always visible to the naked eye.
  • Keep the packaging. The UPC and lot code are what stores and the manufacturer need to process a return or refund.
  • Return it for a refund. Most retailers, including Wegmans and PCC Community Markets, accept recalled products and issue a full refund.
  • Contact Lundberg Family Farms through its website or customer service line if you have questions or can't return the bag to the store where you bought it.

As of the FDA's latest update, there are no reports of injuries or illnesses linked to the recalled rice. The recall is a precautionary step, and the unspecified foreign material has not been described as posing a widespread health threat.

The Bottom Line

  • Lundberg Family Farms recalled 27,324 packages (about 54,648 pounds) of its Regenerative Organic Certified White Jasmine Rice.
  • The recall is a Class II FDA action triggered by possible foreign material contamination.
  • Affected bags are 2-pound (32-ounce) packages with UPC 073416-040281 and lot codes 260201 or 260202 (best-by Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, 2026).
  • If your bag matches, don't eat the rice — return it to the store for a refund.