The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1367-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Lotus Foods Recalls Forbidden Rice Ramen Due to Mold Complaint

Lotus Foods is recalling 18,000 bags of Forbidden Rice Ramen with miso soup 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 and is based on a single customer complaint of mold without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Lotus Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling 18,000 bags of Forbidden Rice Ramen with miso soup. 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 60101 4.

The recalled ramen is gluten-free, reduced sodium, and made with organic rice. Each bag contains one ramen serving with a net weight of 2.8 oz (80 g). 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 the product matches the recall details, consumers should stop using it and contact Lotus Foods for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Forbidden RICE RAMEN with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium; made with organic rice Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt.2.8 oz. (80 g) 1 Ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.
Manufacturer
Lotus Foods Inc
Category
Food — Ramen / Noodles
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

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 60101 4

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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