Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-0736-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Ottogi America Inc. is recalling Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy 5-packs due to an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed in five U.S. states and Canada.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Undeclared allergen; egg."

Plain-English summary

Ottogi America Inc. is recalling 27,920 units of Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy, a 5-pack of instant noodles (NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g). The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared allergen: egg. The specific product code is BEST BEFORE AUG 20 2019.

The affected product was distributed in the United States to California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Texas, and Illinois. It was also distributed to Canada. The product was manufactured by Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. and distributed by Ottogi America, Inc., located in Gardena, California.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific best-before date and product description. If they have the recalled product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product: Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g (120gx5) 5PK Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249
Manufacturer: Ottogi America Inc
Category: Food — Instant Noodles
Hazard: allergen-egg
undeclared-allergen
Affected units: 27,920

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 (1)

BEST BEFORE AUG 20 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Ottogi America Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →

Same manufacturer · Ottogi America Inc

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