The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2966-2015·Announced 2015-08-26

Maruchan Instant Lunch Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Maruchan Inc. is recalling Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero 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 and involves a structural defect (metal fragments) that poses a significant injury risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Maruchan, Inc. is recalling Maruchan Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero (64 g) because the product may contain metal fragments. The product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with a cardboard label and has the UPC code 0 41789 00186 4. The specific lot number is LE471.

A total of 17,303 cases were involved in the recall. The source text states that there was no U.S. distribution; the product was distributed only to Mexico and El Salvador.

Consumers in Mexico and El Salvador who possess this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Maruchan Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 41789 00186 4, Maruchan Inc. Irvine, CA 92618. Product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with cardboard label wrapped around.
Manufacturer
Maruchan, Inc.
Category
Food — Instant Noodles
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 #: LE471

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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