Key Facts
• August 28, 2025: Iris Foods announced recall of 200,000 packaged rice meals.
• Product: “Delicious Rice Made with Low-Temperature Method, 100% Domestic Rice, 180g.”
• Issue: Insufficient sealing due to weak lid adhesive strength.
• Affected products: Produced at Tosu Factory, Saga Prefecture, expiration May 2026.
• Identification: Containers marked with “BB+IO.”
• Packaging types: Single-serving and 10-serving packs.
• Cause: Adhesive film on lids found to be insufficiently bonded.
• Customer support: Iris Foods Customer Service, toll-free at (0800) 8886060.
Summary
Iris Foods, a subsidiary of Iris Ohyama, has initiated a recall of approximately 200,000 packaged rice meals due to potential sealing issues caused by insufficient adhesive strength on the lids. The affected product, “Delicious Rice Made with Low-Temperature Method, 100% Domestic Rice, 180g,” was produced at the Tosu Factory in Saga Prefecture and has an expiration date of May 2026. The recall includes both single-serving and 10-serving packs, identifiable by the marking “BB+IO” on the containers. Investigations revealed that the issue stemmed from inadequate bonding of the lid’s adhesive film. Customers can contact Iris Foods’ toll-free customer service line for further assistance.
