Following notification from its supplier, Mars Food, The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC has removed from sale Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable packages. The product may contain milk, an undeclared allergen.
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The following product is affected by this recall:
• Uncle Ben's Whole Grain White Rice Garden Vegetable, 4.7 oz., UPC 5480040778 with best before date of 08/12 and code dates of 133BA4RP06 or 133BB4RP06
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To date, Stop & Shop has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. This product is safe to consume for individuals who do not suffer from a milk allergy. Customers who have purchased the product should discard any unused portions or bring their purchase receipt to Stop & Shop for a full refund.Â
Symptoms of food allergies typically appear from within a few minutes to two hours after a person has eaten the food to which he or she is allergic. Allergic reactions can include: hives; flushed skin or rash; tingling or itchy sensation in the mouth; face, tongue, or lip swelling; vomiting and/or diarrhea; abdominal cramps; coughing or wheezing; dizziness and/or lightheadedness; swelling of the throat and vocal cords; difficulty breathing; loss of consciousness.
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Source: The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. LLC
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