Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice Cereal Recalled

Beech-Nut Nutrition issued a voluntary recall of one lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal. During a routine sampling program by the State of Alaska, samples from a production lot of Beech-Nut Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal tested above the guidance level for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic set by the FDA in August 2020. 

According to the FDA, trace elements such as arsenic are present in the environment, including water, soil and food, and has noted that exposure to higher levels of naturally occurring inorganic arsenic pose a health hazard to young children.

The recall Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice item (UPC Code# 52200034705) has an expiry date of 01 MAY 2022. The product codes for this item are: 103470XXXX and 093470XXXX. These are located at the bottom of the Beech-Nut Single Rice Cereal canister and they were distributed nationally via retail and online sales.

Consumers who purchased Beech-Nut Rice Cereal with above product codes and expiry date should discard this product. Kindly refer contact details below for further information or refund.

Website: www.beechnut.com/ricecereal

Customer Information: 1-866-272-9417, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Source: FDA