Mahatma Saffron Yellow Rice (Riviana) – Metal fragments (2017)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
(a) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 5 oz. (UPC 17400-10505) (b) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 10 oz. (UPC 17400-10507) (c) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 16 oz. (UPC 17400-10502)
Brand
Riviana International, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
(a) Best By June 2018 362M620, Best By June 2018 363M620, Best By July 2018 004M720, Best By July 2018 005M720 (b) Best By July 2018 006M720, Best By July 2018 007M720, Best By July 2018 008M720, Best By July 2018 009M720, Best By July 2018 010M720, Best By July 2018 023M720, Best By July 2018 024M720, Best By July 2018 025M720 (c) Best By July 2018 014M720, Best By July 2018 017M720, Best By July 2018 018M720
Products Sold
(a) Best By June 2018 362M620; Best By June 2018 363M620; Best By July 2018 004M720; Best By July 2018 005M720 (b) Best By July 2018 006M720; Best By July 2018 007M720; Best By July 2018 008M720; Best By July 2018 009M720; Best By July 2018 010M720; Best By July 2018 023M720; Best By July 2018 024M720; Best By July 2018 025M720 (c) Best By July 2018 014M720; Best By July 2018 017M720; Best By July 2018 018M720
Riviana International, Inc is recalling (a) Mahatma(R) Saffron YELLOW seasonings & LONG GRAIN RICE; Net Wt. 5 oz. (UPC 17400-10505) (b) Mah due to Foreign Material (Metal) in pouched Rice Mixes. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Foreign Material (Metal) in pouched Rice Mixes
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
CA, FL, IL, PA, TX
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026