Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-12-13 · 19048
Hazards
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
19048
Date
2018-12-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Lotus Foods Inc., of Richmond, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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