Recall of Rice Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart

Maple Island Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of three lots of its Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal, that it manufactures for Walmart.

This recall is a result of a routine sampling program by the FDA which found that a sample that tested above the guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic.

Maple Island Inc. is voluntarily recalling this product that was distributed nationally through Walmart’s stores and online.

The specific Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal 8 oz lots being recalled were sold after April 5, 2021, and include:

Lot 21083 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of JUN 24 2022.
Lot 21084 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of JUN 25 2022
Lot 21242 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of NOV 30 2022

The best if used by date and product numbers can be found in the bottom left corner on the back of the Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal packaging.

Customers who may have purchased Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal at Walmart with Lot Number 21083/UPC Code #00681131082907 and best if used by date of JUN 24 2022, Lot Number 21084/UPC Code #00681131082907 and best if used by date of JUN 25 2022, or Lot 21242 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of NOV 30 2022 should discard the product or return it to Walmart for a full refund. Customers seeking additional information may call Maple Island Inc., Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm Central time at 1-800-369-1022 or contact the company by email at info@maple-island.com.