( CNN ) -- The company that makes some Uncle Ben 's products says it is recalling bags of flavored rice after people developed flushing and rashes after eating one of the rice varieties . The affected products , known as Uncle Ben 's Infused Rice , are sold in 5 pound and 25 pound bags through wholesale distributors , said Mars Foodservices , the company that produces them . The recall does n't involve Uncle Ben 's brand products sold in supermarkets -- such as ready to heat , boxed , bag or cup items -- which are manufactured separately , the company said in a statement . Mars Foodservices said it found out last week that some people at three Houston schools had `` experienced allergic-like symptoms of mild flushing and rash '' after eating Uncle Ben 's Mexican Flavor Infused Rice . At that point , the company said , it decided to remove all its infused riced products from the supply chain . `` Our network of distributors , brokers , and sales associates immediately started notifying their customers and collecting the product , '' Mars Foodservices said . But the company found that `` a limited amount '' of the rice is on sale through websites and at some wholesale stores . `` Therefore , we initiated the voluntary recall to ensure that anyone in possession of the product is aware that it should not be served or eaten , but returned to where it was purchased , '' Mars Foodservices said . The company said it is `` continuing to work closely '' with the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the matter . Besides the Mexican flavor , Uncle Ben 's infused rice comes in roasted chicken , pilaf , saffron , cheese , Spanish and garlic and butter varieties .
The flavored rice products are sold in large bags through wholesale stores . The recall does n't involve Uncle Ben 's rice products sold at schools . People at the schools developed mild burns and rashes after eating the rice . The recall says ` ` a limited amount '' of the rice is on sale online and at wholesale stores .