Iris Foods to voluntarily recall 200,000 servings of packaged rice due to possible mold and bacteria contamination

Iris Foods, a food company based in Sendai, said Thursday it will recall about 200,000 packs of its ready-to-eat rice after reports that some products were improperly sealed, raising the risk of mold or bacterial contamination.

The recall covers its “Delicious Rice Made with Low-Temperature Processing” brand, produced at a factory in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, with a May 2026 expiration date. Both single-serving and 10-pack products are affected.

Since June, the company has received 25 customer complaints of discolored rice, though no health problems have been reported. Consumers can contact Iris Foods’ customer service line at 0800-888-6060.