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 suffered burning, itching rashes and headaches and nausea linked to the rice.

Mars Foodservices of Greenville, Miss., is recalling five- and 25-pound bags of Uncle Ben’s Infused Rice products. Uncle Ben’s products sold in supermarkets and other retail outlets are not involved. Although the recalled product is not typically marketed to individual consumers, it may be available over the Internet and at warehouse-type retailers.

A statement from Mars Foodservices said the illnesses may be related to high levels of niacin, or Vitamin B3, in the rice.

Enrichment of rice with niacin is required under federal and state standards, it said.

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A statement from Mars Foodservices said the illnesses may be related to high levels of niacin, or Vitamin B3, in the rice.

Enrichment of rice with niacin is required under federal and state standards, it said.

They are requiring additives and then warning you about eating it?

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Enrichment of rice with niacin is required under federal and state standards, it said.

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STAY AWAY FROM THE GOVT' CHEESE!!!!!

They are requiring additives and then warning you about eating it?

And you are surprised because...?