Agency classClass IOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-1058-2019·Announced 2019-03-06

Ottogi Ramen Sari Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Ottogi America is recalling 1.6 million units of Ramen Sari noodles due to an undeclared egg allergen. The product was distributed in 12 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 1,594,338 units of Ottogi Ramen Sari (Extra Noodle) 3.88oz x 48ea, Item #21101009. The recall was initiated because the product contains an undeclared allergen: egg. The product was manufactured by Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd.

The affected units have best-before dates ranging from January 15, 2019, to November 21, 2019. The product was distributed in the United States to California, Washington, Utah, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Georgia, Nevada, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, and Arizona. It was also distributed to Canada.

Consumers with an egg allergy should not consume this product. Individuals who have purchased the recalled items should check their pantry for the specific product name, item number, and best-before dates listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product: Ottogi Ramen Sari (Extra Noodle) 3.88oz x 48ea Item #21101009 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 — Noodles
Hazard: allergen-egg
mis-labeling
Affected units: 1,594,338

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 JAN.15.2019 to BEST BEFORE NOV.21.2019

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 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 17 products in this recall →

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