The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1366-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Lotus Foods Recalls Organic Millet and Brown Rice Ramen Due to Mold

Lotus Foods is recalling 8,568 bags of Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen due to a customer complaint of mold. The product was distributed in California, New Hampshire, and Texas.

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, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is mold contamination based on a single customer complaint, with no reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lotus Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling 8,568 bags of Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen. The recall was initiated following a customer complaint regarding the presence of mold on the product. The affected product is identified by Lot # 07.31.2015 and UPC# 7 08953 60203 5.

The recalled ramen is a gluten-free, vegan, USDA Organic product with a net weight of 10 oz (283g), containing 4 ramen per bag. The product was distributed in California, New Hampshire, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Millet & Brown RICE RAMEN; Gluten Free/Vegan Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt. 10 oz; (283g) 4 ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.
Manufacturer
Lotus Foods Inc
Category
Food — Noodles / Pasta
Hazard
Affected units
8,568

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)

  • Lot # 07.31.2015 UPC# 7 08953 60203 5

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Lotus Foods 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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