Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

December 13, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

19048

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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 to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.