The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1369-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

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

Lotus Foods is recalling Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with miso soup after a customer complaint of mold. The recall covers 18,000 bags 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 based on a single customer complaint of mold. Per the rubric, this falls under 'voluntary precautionary recalls' or 'low-risk contamination' where no widespread illness or severe injury has been reported, placing it in the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

Lotus Foods Inc is recalling 18,000 bags of Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with miso soup, Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium, made with organic rice. The product is identified by Lot # 07.31.2015 and UPC# 7 08953 60103 8. The recall was initiated following a customer complaint of mold on the product.

The affected product was distributed in California, New Hampshire, and Texas. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact Lotus Foods for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Millet & Brown 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 / Pasta
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 60103 8

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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