The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1322-2019·Announced 2019-05-08

Rice Valley Noodles Recalled for Undeclared Yellow 5 and 6 Dyes

Rice Valley Foods is recalling Ready Cooked and Instant Noodles because FDA inspection found undeclared Yellow 5 and 6 dyes.

What this means for you

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 undeclared dyes (Yellow 5 and 6) rather than high-risk pathogens or common major allergens, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Rice Valley Foods Company is recalling 335 packs of Rice Valley Ready Cooked Noodles and Instant Noodles, 14 oz. plastic bags. The products were distributed in the Bay area of California. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection at the facility revealed that the firm was using Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 dyes that were not declared on the product labeling.

The affected products are identified by the code 0088 and the UPCs 9 92320 40305 3 and 9 9230 40301 5. The products are perishable and require refrigeration. Consumers should check their refrigerators for these specific items and stop using them if they match the description and code.

The recalled product

Product
Rice Valley Ready Cooked Noodles and Instant Noodles, Net Wt, 14 oz. plastic bag - Perishable, Keep Refrigerate UPC 9 92320 40305 3, UPC: 9 9230 40301 5 Made in USA Rice Valley Foods Company, San Francisco, CA 94124
Manufacturer
Rice Valley
Affected units
335

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)

  • 0088

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: