If you want dinner on the table fast, precooked rice and eggs are go-to ingredients. This week, both kitchen staples are under scrutiny—one for contamination with foreign matter, one because of a foodborne pathogen. Here’s why you should take a closer look at the packaging of your fresh eggs and ready-to-eat rice this week.
For help identifying an item that’s part of a recall, consult our food recall guide.
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Over 6 Million Eggs Recalled for Salmonella Risk
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of over 6 million eggs from Black Sheep Egg Company due to salmonella contamination. In September, an inspection revealed that 40 “environmental samples” from the Black Sheep Egg processing facility tested positive for salmonella. Then, on October 14, the FDA classified this as Class I, meaning there’s “reasonable probability” that eating the eggs could lead to “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
The recalled eggs have best by dates of 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025 stamped on the side of the cartons. In stores, recalled Black Sheep Eggs products can be identified with two UPCs: 860010568507 and 860010568538.
However, the eggs were also sent to wholesale locations in Arkansas and Missouri, as well as wholesale and broker locations in Mississippi, Texas, California, and Indiana. Distributors may have repackaged the eggs, which are now being sold under a different brand.
For a list of all contaminated eggs, check out the most recent FDA report. The list includes:
- Free Range Grade A Large Brown Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Large Brown Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Medium Brown Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Large White Eggs
- Free Range Grade AA Medium White Eggs
If you have any recalled eggs, throw them out. Then, carefully sanitize any surfaces that touched the eggs. If you ate the eggs, monitor for symptoms and contact your healthcare provider if needed.
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Ben’s Original Ready Rice Recalled Because It Contains Stones
On October 10, Ben’s Original recalled Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice after the company discovered the products were contaminated with small stones. Ben’s Original says the stones are from its rice farms.
This recall is important—if you bite down on stones in your food, you could damage your teeth. And, if eaten, the stones could damage your mouth or digestive tract.
Here’s how to identify the contaminated rice pouches.
Product Name: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain White Rice
Batch Codes: 533ELGRV22, 534ALGRV22
Best By Dates: 8/2026
Retailers: HEB
Product Name: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Rice
Batch Codes: 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, 534DMGRV22
Best By Dates: 8/2026
Retailers: Target, HEB
Product Name: Ben’s Original Ready Rice Long Grain & Wild Rice
Batch Codes: 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, 533CMGRV22
Best By Dates: 8/2026
Retailers: United Markets, HEB, Amazon, Piggly Wiggly
If you bought one of the above Ready Rice items, Ben’s Original urges you not to eat the product. If you have more questions about the recall or want to ask about a refund, contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, or 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT on the weekend.
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