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

Plain-English summary

Lotus Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 239,000 units of two-ounce rice ramen noodle soup cups. The recalled products are packaged in paper cups that are not microwave-safe, yet the labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use a microwave for cooking. The recall includes three flavors: red miso rice ramen noodle soup, masala curry rice ramen noodle soup, and tom yum rice noodle soup.

The hazard arises from the incorrect microwave instructions, which can cause the soup cups to become extremely hot, spark, or catch fire. Lotus Foods has received 12 reports of these incidents, including one report of a minor burn. Reported damage has been limited to the noodle cups themselves.

The affected soup cups were sold at Whole Foods Market stores, 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.

The recalled product

Product

Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups

Manufacturer

Lotus Foods Inc., of Richmond, Calif.

Category

Food — Ramen Noodle Soup

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

239,000

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