35%

Fewer recalls than
Snacks & Candy peers

Mars Food US — FDA Recall History & Enforcement Records

Established Player · Snacks & Candy

Data Notice: Recall frequency varies by category and firm size; data is comparative and may not indicate actual brand safety or quality. See Methodology.

As of July 16, 2026, Mars Food US has 15 recorded FDA food enforcement actions in the openFDA database. Their most recent recall was on 6 Feb 2015. Mars Food US is categorized under Snacks & Candy based on their predominant recall history.

15
Total FDA recalls
12.6
Years in FDA database
1.2
Recalls per year
4,178 days(11.4 yrs)
Since last recall
0.0%
Class I (life-threatening)
1.2 recalls/yr vs Snacks & Candy avg 1.8/yrWell Below Average

Recall activity over time for Mars Food US

How serious are Mars Food US recalls?

FDA recall classifications by severity

Class I (Life-threatening)
0.0% (0 recalls)
Class II (Moderate risk)
100.0% (15 recalls)
Class III (Minor violation)
0.0% (0 recalls)

Full FDA recall history for Mars Food US

All 15 FDA enforcement actions sourced from openFDA · Sorted by date, most recent first

Date Product Reason Class & Status
6 Feb 2015Official FDA Notice UNCLE BEN’S(R) Ready Rice(R) NEW ORLEANS STYLE RED BEANS & RICE, with a blend of smokey, savory seasonings, Net Wt 8.5 o UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments. Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2015Official FDA Notice UNCLE BEN’S(R) Ready Rice(R) BEEF FLAVOR with carrots and herbs, Net Wt 8.5 oz (240 g), UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments. Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2015Official FDA Notice UNCLE BEN’S(R) Ready Rice(R) ROASTED CHICKEN FLAVORED with Carrots and Herbs, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g), UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments. Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2015Official FDA Notice UNCLE BEN’S(R) Ready Rice(R) BUTTER & GARLIC FLAVORED, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g), UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments. Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2015Official FDA Notice UNCLE BEN’S(R) Ready Rice(R) ORIGINAL, ENRICHED LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE, Net Wt 8.8 oz (250 g), UNCLE BENS(R) Ready to Heat Pouches have the potential for containing metal fragments. Class IITerminated
16 Jul 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s(R) Ready Rice GARDEN VEGETABLE, with PEAS, CARROTS, AND CORN, NET WT. 8.8 OZ (250g), UPC 5480023334 Some pouches were filled with a different product that contains barley, a non-wheat source of gluten, which is not declared on the product packaging. Class IITerminated
28 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice UNCLE BEN’s(R) READY RICE(R) Original Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 8.8 oz. (250g), UPC 054800 031764 Voluntary recall was initiated after identifying a number of packages with punctures on the back of the package that led to spoilage (off odors and ap Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Cheese Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Roasted Chicken Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Garlic & Butter Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27 kg) and 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foo Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Saffron Flavor, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Spanish Flavor, net weight 25 LB (11.34 kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
6 Feb 2014Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Pilaf, net weight 5 LB (2.27kg), Distributed by MARS foodservices US, P.O. Box 11547, Reports of mild flushing reaction after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Flushing condition resolved itself within Class IITerminated
27 Dec 2013Official FDA Notice Uncle Ben’s (R), Infused(R) Rice Mexican Flavor rice, NET WT 5 LB (2.27 kg), distributed by MARS Foodservices US, P.O. B The firm received reports of flushing reactions after consumption of product led to concern of possible production issue. Class IITerminated

Where have Mars Food US recalls occurred?

States affected across all recorded FDA enforcement actions

Nationwide

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