Sonora Mills Foods

Recall #F-1633-2012 · Initiated 2008-06-07

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What happened

Sonora Mills Foods is recalling Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks sold under several store brands because an ingredient supplier may have included metal fragments in the lactic acid used to make the product. This recall affects packages sold nationwide in the US and Canada.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these rice snacks under the Fred Meyer, Kroger, Ralphs, or Safeway brand names in 3 oz packages should check their product.

What to do

Check your pantry for the recalled products using the UPC codes listed. If you have any of these items, do not eat them—either discard the product or return it to your store for a refund.

Product

Cheddar Mini Rice Snacks under the following brand names: Fred Meyer, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 90004 3; Kroger, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 35789 2; Ralphs, 3 oz, UPC 0 11110 91220 9; Safeway, 3 oz. UPC 0 21130 29808 2;

Reason for recall

The firm received ingredient lactic acid from Kerry Ingredients and Flavors that may potentially contain metal fragments.

Quantity affected

2395 cases

Distribution

US Nationwide and Canada

Lot / code info

Lot FEB 19 13

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit