The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2965-2015·Announced 2015-08-26

Maruchan Instant Lunch Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Maruchan, Inc. is recalling Instant Lunch Sabor A Pollo due to potential metal fragments. The product was distributed only in Mexico and El Salvador.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a significant hazard like metal fragments (which can cause injury) is categorized as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Maruchan, Inc. is recalling Maruchan Instant Lunch Sabor A Pollo, 64 g, due to the potential presence of metal fragments in the product. The recalled product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with a cardboard label and carries the UPC code 0 41789 00191 8. The specific lot number is LD452.

The recall involves 17,303 total cases. There was no distribution of this product within the United States. The product was distributed only to Mexico and El Salvador.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and UPC code listed above. If the product is found, it should not be consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Maruchan Instant Lunch Sabor A Pollo, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 41789 00191 8, Maruchan Inc. Irvine, CA 92618. Product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with cardboard label wrapped around.
Manufacturer
Maruchan, Inc.
Category
Food — Instant Noodles / Soups
Hazard
Affected units
17,303

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 #: LD452

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Maruchan, 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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