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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1368-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Lotus Foods Recalls Jade Pearl Rice Ramen Due to Mold Complaint

Lotus Foods is recalling 18,150 bags of Jade Pearl Rice Ramen with miso soup after a customer complaint of mold.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class II recall is assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when associated with significant injury or property damage reports, or in this case, a confirmed contamination issue (mold) that warrants a Class II designation.

Plain-English summary

Lotus Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling 18,150 bags of Jade Pearl RICE RAMEN with miso soup. The product is described as gluten-free, reduced sodium, and made with organic rice. The specific lot number is 07.31.2015 and the UPC is 7 08953 60102 1.

The recall was initiated following a customer complaint regarding mold on the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which indicates a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed in California, New Hampshire, and Texas. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and contact Lotus Foods for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Jade Pearl 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 — Noodles / Ramen
Hazard
Affected units
18,150

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 60102 1

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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