The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0113-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Mei Shun Rice Noodles Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Louis Hong Inc Dba Mei Shun Noodle Inc is recalling 6 Five Rice Noodles due to undeclared shrimp, soybean oil, and green onions.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored as 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Louis Hong Inc Dba Mei Shun Noodle Inc is voluntarily recalling 60 packages of 6 Five, Rice Noodles, Keep Refrigerated. The product is a 12-ounce package of rice noodles manufactured in Chicago, Illinois.

The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared shrimp, soybean oil, and green onions. These ingredients are not listed on the product label, which poses a risk to consumers with allergies to these substances.

The recalled product was distributed in Illinois. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
6 Five, Rice Noodles, Keep Refrigerated, Ingredients: Rice flour, water, salt and corn oil. Weight: 12 oz, Manufactured by: Mei Shun Noodle Inc, 610 W. 26th Street Chicago IL 60613, (312) 842-6500. Noodles on styrofoam tray visible through clear plastic wrap.
Affected units
60

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Lot numbers (2)

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  • serial or lot numbers available on the packaging.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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