Nongshim Shin Ramyun Recalled for Metal Shavings in California
Nongshim America is recalling Shin Ramyun sold in California due to the presence of small metal shavings in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves physical contamination (metal shavings) without reported injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Nongshim America, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,689 cases of Nongshim brand Shin Ramyun. The product was sold in California in individual 4.2 oz bags, 16-count boxes, and 10-count boxes. Specific best-before dates and lot codes are listed in the recall notice.
The recall was initiated because small metal shavings, measuring less than 1 mm to 3 mm in length, were found in the product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and check the packaging for the specific best-before dates and lot codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled codes, consumers should follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nongshim brand Shin Ramyun; Sold in the following packaging configurations: 4.2 oz, individual bags UPC 031146150601 16 count box (16 x 4.2 oz. pkgs.) UPC 031146022854 10 count box (10 x 4.2 oz. pkgs.) UPC 00031146023981
- Manufacturer
- Nongshim America, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Instant Noodles
- Affected units
- 4,689
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (13)
- 4.2 oz. individual bags: Best Before: 19 JAN 2022 3C1
- 19 JAN 2022 3C2
- 20 JAN 2022 3A1
- 20 JAN 2022 3A2
- 20 JAN 2022 3B1
- 20 JAN 2022 3B2
- 21 JAN 2022 3A1
- 21 JAN 2022 3A2
- 21 JAN 2022 3B1
- 21 JAN 2022 3B2. 16 count box: Best Before 19 JAN 2022 3C
- 20 JAN 2022 3A
- 20 JAN 2022 3B. 10 count Box: Best Before: 21 JAN 2022 3A
- 21 JAN 2022 3B
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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