CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2018-12-13

Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

19048 · Recalled 2018-12-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Lotus Foods red miso rice ramen noodle soup cup
Recalled Lotus Foods red miso rice ramen noodle soup cup

Description

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

Hazards

The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.

Products

NameModelUnits
Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cupsAbout 239,000

Parties

Importer
Lotus Foods Inc., of Richmond, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Whole Foods Market stores, other independent natural, specialty, Safeway stores in Northern California, online at Amazon.com, Lotusfoods.com

Consumer contact

Lotus Foods toll-free at 866-330-4390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.lotusfoods.com and click on the noodle soup cup recall banner or www.lotusfoods.com/noodle-cup-safety-recall/ for more information.

More images

Recalled Lotus Foods red miso rice ramen noodle soup cup label
Recalled Lotus Foods red miso rice ramen noodle soup cup label
Recalled Lotus Foods masala curry rice ramen noodle soup cup
Recalled Lotus Foods masala curry rice ramen noodle soup cup
Recalled Lotus Foods masala curry rice ramen noodle soup cup label
Recalled Lotus Foods masala curry rice ramen noodle soup cup label
Recalled Lotus Foods tom yum rice noodle soup cup
Recalled Lotus Foods tom yum rice noodle soup cup
Recalled Lotus Foods tom yum rice noodle soup cup label
Recalled Lotus Foods tom yum rice noodle soup cup label
Location of UPC code
Location of UPC code

Source: CPSC recall 19048. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.