The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0737-2019·Announced 2018-12-12

Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Ottogi America Inc. is recalling Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild 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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls must be scored at least 4.

Plain-English summary

Ottogi America Inc. is recalling specific packages of Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild. The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared allergen: egg. The affected product is the 1lb 5.16oz (600g) 5-pack, manufactured by Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. and distributed by Ottogi America, Inc. in Gardena, California.

The recall covers products with a 'BEST BEFORE' date of AUG 19 2019. The product was distributed in the United States to California, New Jersey, Hawaii, Texas, and Illinois. It was also distributed to Canada.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and check with the recalling firm for instructions on how to dispose of or return the product. The FDA classifies this recall as Class I, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
Ottogi Jin Ramen Mild 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 — Ramen / Noodles
Hazard

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 19 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.

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