Federal regulators have escalated a recall involving 27,600 bags of wild rice from a Northern California farm that were distributed to seven states. The concern arises from the possibility that the product may contain a foreign object "appearing to be of rodent origin."

On Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Lundberg Family Farms' Wild Blend Rice one-pound bags are now subject to a Class II recall. In this classification, the product "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," unlike Class III recalls, which are less likely to have health effects.

The rice brand: Lundberg Family Farms, was

Distributed in:

- California
- Oregon
- Washington
- Maine
- Florida
- Arizona
- New Hampshire

The affected product consists of 27,600 poly bags of a blend of black, brown, red, and wild rice. These types of recalls are relatively common, typically resulting from pieces of a mouse or rat inadvertently entering the product during manufacturing or production. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported from consuming the affected rice.

If you've purchased this rice, you can check if it falls under the recall using the following identifiers:

UPC number: 73416-00430
Lot code: 231004
Best by date: Oct. 4, 2024.

Remember, new lots of wild rice varieties not affected by the recall are still available in several stores, including Walmart and Safeway. If you have any concerns, it's best to verify your purchase using the provided information.