Daily Archives: February 28, 2014

USA – Rice farmers have bigger problems than Uncle Ben’s recall

Source: Liberty Voice11/02/2014 – Texas rice farmers have bigger problems to contend with this week than the Mars Foodservice’s voluntary recall of its Uncle Ben’s Mexican flavored rice. Several years of severe drought – and the ensuing competition for water – has farmers fearing for the future of rice production in the Lone Star state.

USA – Uncle Ben’s rice recalled after skin reactions in Children

Source: CBS10/02/2014 – The Food and Drug Administration is warning against eating Uncle Ben’s rice products served at schools, restaurants, hospitals and other food service institutions after children in three states had skin reactions and other symptoms that were linked to the rice.