The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1064-2019·Announced 2019-03-06

Ottogi Jjajang Bokki Noodles Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Ottogi America is recalling Jjajang Bokki noodle bowls because they contain egg, which is not listed on the label.

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 approximately 1.6 million units of Ottogi Jjajang Bokki (Bowl) 4.23oz x 12ea. The product is manufactured by Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. and distributed by Ottogi America, Inc. in Gardena, California.

The recall was initiated because the product contains egg, an allergen that is not declared on the product label. This mislabeling poses a risk of allergic reactions for consumers with egg allergies.

The affected product has a best-before date ranging from January 15, 2019, to November 21, 2019. It was distributed in the United States to California, Washington, Utah, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey, Georgia, Nevada, Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, and Arizona, as well as to Canada. Consumers with egg allergies should avoid consuming this product and should check their pantries for any affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Ottogi Jjajang Bokki (Bowl) 4.23oz x 12ea Item #21502157 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 / Pasta
Hazard
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.

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