Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 19048 · Dec 13, 2018 · Lotus Foods
239,000
units affected
239,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19048
- Date
- Dec 13, 2018
- Company
- Lotus Foods
- Units affected
- 239,000
- Product
- Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The product involves Lotus Foods two ounce ramen noodle soups packaged in paper cups that are not microwave safe. The recalled soup cups contain organic brown rice noodles and were sold in three flavors; red miso rice ramen noodle soup, masala curry rice ramen noodle soup and tom yum rice noodle soup. The UPC code is printed on the back side of the cup to the left of the front panel. Soup Flavor Cup Color UPC Code Red Miso Rice Ramen Noodle Soup red 7 08953 65101 9 Masala Curry Rice Ramen Noodle Soup purple 7 08953 65102 6 Tom Yum Rice Ramen Noodle Soup green 7 08953 65103 3
What can happen
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Lotus Foods has received 12 reports of the soup cups becoming extremely hot and/or sparking or catching fire during microwaving, including one report of a minor burn. Reported damage has been limited to the noodle cups.
- Sold at
- Whole Foods Market stores and other independent natural and specialty stores nationwide, Safeway stores in Northern California and online at Amazon.com and Lotusfoods.com from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $2.50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled lotus foods rice ramen noodle soup cups?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.
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